Description

On M'appelait la Comtesse Rouge / Catherine Karolyi / Paperback

ISBN: 9782201015274 / 978-2201015274

!!! Condition of CD is USED - VERY GOOD !!!

Product Details:

Label: Les Éditeurs Français Réunis / Corvina, Budapest
Format: Hardcover
Country: France / Hungary
Released: 1980
ISBN-10: 2201015279
ISBN-13: 9782201015274
Pages: 384

Overview

On M'appelait la Comtesse Rouge is the poignant memoir of Catherine Karolyi, a Hungarian aristocrat whose life was shaped by political and personal upheavals. Born into a family of privilege, Karolyi’s life took an unexpected turn as she became an active political figure, joining forces with her husband, Michel Karolyi, who later became president of Hungary's first democratic republic. This compelling narrative traces her journey through tumultuous periods in Hungarian history, marked by the First World War, the interwar years, and her continued fight for her ideals even after her husband's death in 1955. A true testament to resilience, her story is one of love, political conviction, and a never-ending struggle for justice.

Through her eyes, readers are given a glimpse into the Hungarian aristocracy's complex relationships with both their heritage and the political changes of the 20th century. With vivid anecdotes and reflections on her personal struggles, Catherine Karolyi’s life stands as a reminder of how deeply the personal intersects with the political.