Hóman Bálint és a magyar történettudomány
Bálint Hóman and Hungarian Historiography

Summary/Abstract: In recent years, Bálint Hóman’s figure has become much more widely known for his political involvement than for his qualities as a historian. Gábor Ujváry’s study characterizes his work from the latter perspective, which rightfully earned him extraordinary recognition during the interwar period. His books and essays are often cited to this day, and although time has passed over them – as is the case with almost every historical analysis that has seen the light of day a hundred years ago – in many respects, some have proven enduring. Among these are his 1916 work on Hungarian monetary history during the Árpádian era, as well as his 1921 volume on the economic history of King Charles Robert’s reign. Moreover, his methodological writings contain numerous observations that remain thought-provoking to this day. His most famous work, the jointly authored Hungarian History with Gyula Szekfű, has educated generations, and although many of its assertions have been nuanced or refuted since, it remains regarded as the most cohesive and beautifully written synthesis of Hungarian history up to the early 20th century.

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