Az angol–magyar kapcsolatok történeti emléke és kutatása a 19. században és a 20. század első felében
The Historical Memory and Research of Anglo-Hungarian Relations in 19th and Early 20th C. Hungary

Summary/Abstract: While today the question of the “influence” of the 1215 Magna Carta upon the Golden Bull has been satisfactorily resolved: there is no textual connection between the documents, nevertheless, the “mystery” of their kinship has still persisted since the end of the 18th century. Anglo-Hungarian relations have developed a “historical memory”, and this study explores the intellectual background of the growing interest in England, particularly in the context of the supposed “Hungarian” descent of Saint Margaret of Scotland. Compared to other regions, the research on contacts with England was much more intensive. Renowned scholars, such as Henrik Marczali, as well as István Széchenyi and Prime Minister Miklós Kállay voiced their opinions on the matter. The English orientation gained momentum between the two World Wars: university departments were established, societies were founded, and specialized journals emerged (e.g., The Hungarian Quarterly). We are also overseeing the main forum, the journal Hungarian Studies in English, initiated by Arthur Yolland and “fathered” by Sándor Fest, representing the “English spirit” in Debrecen.

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