Szabó István (1898–1969)
István Szabó (1898-1969)

Summary/Abstract: The above writing aims to provide a comprehensive overview of István Szabó’s historiographical oeuvre, beginning with his works on the history of Debrecen and the Great Hungarian Plain, spanning through his studies in folk history, and culminating in his seminal contributions to peasant history and social history. In addition to examining his scholarly endeavors, the writing also offers a biographical overview highlighting the key moments in István Szabó’s life. The author primarily presents István Szabó’s body of work through a thematic and structural approach. For instance, he begins with Szabó’s findings on the history of the peasantry, tracing them from the Middle Ages through the early modern period and into the 19th century, encompassing the era of capitalism. According to the author’s perspective, Szabó’s views essentially aligned with a third way concept, rooted in populist ideology. In numerous studies on peasant history, Szabó elucidates Hungarian development as transitional between Western and Eastern European social formations. Within the writing, the author highlights the role and concepts of István Hajnal, alongside the contributions of populist writers, the “Domanovszky school”, and scholars like Elemér Mályusz, whose perspectives closely resonate with the aforementioned ideology.

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