A Hungarian Nabob

""A Hungarian Nabob: A Romance"" is a novel written by Maurus Jokai and published in 1898. The story takes place in Hungary and follows the life of a wealthy and powerful man named Baron Paul Kazinczy, who is known as the ""Hungarian Nabob"". The novel explores the themes of love, power, social status, and the clash of traditional values with modern ideas.Baron Kazinczy is a self-made man who has risen to great heights in Hungarian society through his business acumen and political connections. He is a man of great influence and power, but his life is not without its challenges. He is torn between his love for a woman named Ilona, who is from a lower social class, and his duty to marry a woman of his own status to maintain his position in society.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of Hungarian society and the struggles of the characters to navigate their way through it. The novel is a rich tapestry of Hungarian culture, history, and tradition, and it provides a fascinating insight into the social and political landscape of Hungary in the late 19th century.Overall, ""A Hungarian Nabob: A Romance"" is a captivating and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the Hungarian elite during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hungarian history, culture, and literature, as well as those who enjoy a good romance story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.