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Book SynopsisOffering a trans-imperial perspective that reassesses the complex relationship between Hungarians, Habsburgs, and Ottomans, this book portrays the resistance of ordinary men and women and their hopes for liberation from Habsburg oppression, reclaiming their place in history.
Trade Review“Michels’s account is based on years-long meticulous research and presents many thought-provoking arguments and conclusions for Habsburg and Ottoman scholars. [His] narrative is a lesson in historiography.” Yasir Yilmaz, Das Achtzehnte Jahrhundert und Österreich
“Wer sich mit der osmanisch-habsburgischen Geschichte im 17. Jahrhundert beschäftigt, wird in dieser Monographie sicherlich zahlreiche neue Forschungsimpulse entdecken.” Jahrbücher für Geschichte Osteuropas
“Michels’ meticulous study makes multifarious contributions to Ottoman history in terms of core-frontiers relations and frontier dynamics.” Turkish Historical Review
"[O]utstanding piece of scholarship." Central Europe History
« L’ouvrage de Georg B. Michels est fondé sur une documentation très étendue de sources historiques. [Sa] connaissance de l’histoire hongroise est remarquablement étayée tout au long des pages du livre. » Dix-septième siècle
“This is a fascinating and deeply researched narrative [whose] significance lies in its detailed account of local Hungarian politics, and of the numerous cross-border contacts and relationships. It provides a fascinating new perspective on Ottoman–Habsburg rivalry by demonstrating the important role that local actors played in driving conflict between the two great empires of central and eastern Europe.” The English Historical Review
“This work has been produced through very thorough research and knowledge of all the historical literature written in Central European languages. The book is written in a very effective style that clearly guides the reader through the logic of the author.” *Mitteilungen des Instituts für Österreichische Geschichtsforschung *
"This work has been produced through very thorough research and knowledge of all the historical literature written in Central European languages. The book is written in a very effective style that clearly guides the reader through the logic of the author.” *Mitteilungen des Instituts für Österreichische Geschichtsforschung *
