At the end of 19th century it seemed that the upcoming is going to be the most promising century in the history of mankind.
At the end of 19th, beginning of the 20th century it seemed that the upcoming is going to be the most promising century in the history of mankind. Great economic, social and political changes of the 19th century suggested that humanity is on a path to perfection – trust in advancement was a general certainty. Apparently the achievements, defining the relationship of nature and humans backed this up. Technical inventions made people’s lives better; the scope of our senses have been lengthened: telephone brought others far away in hearing distance and the telegraph delivered information at exceptional speed. The arriving 20th century brought the promise of stability leading to prosperity, even if not the promise of heaven on Earth.
Many signs showed that this trust in advancement did not have a firm foundation. Even the definition of the “normal” state of humankind was a question. Some found wars against each other natural, while others believed that civilization is only viable because it can prevent those wars. In the formation of the communities in Europe, instead of Christian universalism, the rather profane idea of nationalism and the political will serving it took an increasing part. The idea of nations was present in the empires, which fact gave a significant power position to nationalism. And every single “nationalism” was hungry – eager for what belonged to others. The stability system in position since 1815 was many times adjusted by the national movements of the 19th century, but never questioned. However, by the beginning of the 20th century it turned out that tensions were tearing the existing frameworks apart – the mixture of imperial ambitions and nationalism would blow the existing world into pieces.
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“So this is the infamous 20th century!”
Gábor Oláh, July 29, 1914
“World War I broke out not because states violated their obligations but because they fulfilled them letter-by-letter.”
Henry Kissinger
“War! It was a purification, a liberating feeling that permeated us and a staggering hope.”
Thomas Mann, 1914
“The sense of security and calmness has disappeared from the world – these were the first to disappear.”
Mihály Babits
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The group of statues at the entrance commemorate the Hungarian hunters of the army. The Brother–in–Arms can be seen at the exit.
At the end of 19th century it seemed that the upcoming is going to be the most promising century in the history of mankind.
The way the big explosion took place, it included everything what used to be regarded as achievements before.
Women up until then were less credited partakers of history. In the 20th century they had become more and more equal players.
War has become the organizing principle for society and this principle was above all others. Everything changed.
In a war it is very important what feelings fighters feel in their soul. The hatred has become part of the emotional culture.
The most painful part of every war, people died. Behind the statistics , the numbers there are millions of individual destiny.
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