The Phoenix Land: The Memoirs of Count Miklos Banffy

About this book

As this memoir reveals Count Miklos Banffy lived in a time and era of great transition. Banffys life as a statesman and author residing in Hungary at the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the downfall of the Hapsburg dynasty is detailed. His life story includes such notable accomplishments as obtaining Hungarys admission to the League of Nations and organizing the last Hapsburg coronation for King Karl in 1916. Banffy also reflects upon his countrys experiences through World War I the first socialist republic and the terrifying communist rule of Bela Kun.