Jason Wittenberg Livres

The book investigates the persistence of mass political loyalties during significant social and economic changes, focusing on Hungary's transition from communism. It reveals how Churches played a crucial role in maintaining right-wing party allegiances despite communist oppression. Local clergymen employed creative strategies to protect church institutions, which helped shield their followers from socialist influences. This dynamic facilitated a continuity of political identity from the pre-communist era to the post-communist landscape, highlighting the complex interplay between religion and politics.

The narrative delves into Hungary's historical transformation from pre-communism to the post-communist era, utilizing archival resources and a unique election database. It examines the political, social, and economic changes that shaped the nation's identity and governance during this pivotal period. Through detailed analysis, the book offers insights into the dynamics of Hungarian society and the impact of historical events on contemporary politics.

Why do pogroms occur in some localities and not in others? Jeffrey S. Kopstein and Jason Wittenberg examine a particularly brutal wave of violence that occurred across hundreds of predominantly Polish and Ukrainian communities in the aftermath of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. The authors note that while some communities erupted in...