The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1983 (10. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1983-12-01 / 12. szám
December, 1983 THE EIGHTH HUNGARIAN TRIBE Page 11 The Hungarian Holy Crown is one of the world’s few true symbols of freedom and shares a place with the Constitution of the United States in commanding the commitment of a people to the precepts it represents. This book presents the legacy of the Holy Crown and documents the long and convoluted series of events that culminated in the Holy Crown being given to the communist regime of Hungary on January 6, 1978 after being in the custody of the United States since the end of World War II. The series of events that unfolds before us, as faithfully documented in the original documents, is as intriguing and suspenseful as any mystery thriller, and the players, from Patton to Carter, are just as major. Many of the most significant documents presented here concerning the Holy Crown and how it came to the United States after the tragic events of World War II were, until quite recently, top-secret and unavailable. The events are presented in chronological order. From the end of World War II until today, a comprehensive collection of articles, statements and speeches are made available that testify to the unique influence of the Holy Crown on America’s presidents and on statemen of many nations. The Last Battle for Saint Stephen’s Crown truly excels in documenting the events and activities surrounding the days before the Holy Crown was given to the Hungarian government. In a balanced, and truly unbiased manner, Simontsits presents the articles, letters, and statements of prominent personalities around the world who either supported the retention of the Holy Crown in the United States or encouraged its transfer to the Hungarian government. Over a 100 prominent public figures are represented in this significant historical collection. The activities of the Hungarian Americans and other groups who worked on behalf of the retention of the Holy Crown in America are also cronicled. In reading through the actions taken by ordinary citizens, the reader can gain a true feel for the extent of the actual accomplishments private individuals can achieve on a national level. The Last Battle for Saint Stephen’s Crown chronicles in extensive detail how the battle for the crown shaped up in the final days, building to a crescendo of expressed public opinion in all the major daily newspapers and news media, and accompanied by a flurry of legal and court activity. Even as the Holy Crown was on its way to Hungary, the activity continued. It is all captured in this one reference work which in itself is the definitive source book on all topics and issues related to the Holy Crown of Hungary. A large number of photographs never before available add to the value of the documentary. This book is not a small work or one meant for light reading. It is not a narrative, but rather a book of facts compiled by Simontsits from hundreds of sources, both individual and institutional. It is a library of reference materials on the battle for the Holy Crown a testimony to the words and actions of the individuals who played a role in the decades long story of the Holy Crown in America. The Last Battle for Saint Stephen’s Crown is a valuable book because of the way it presents the information on the Holy Crown. It allows the reader to come to a conclusion on the issues surrounding the Holy Crown. Particular emphasis is not given to any one viewpoint. Each viewpoint is presented in the actual words of the individuals who expressed them. This documentary work was undertaken to satisfy the demands for a comprehensive collection of information on the Holy Crown, its significance, and the political circumstances surrounding its transfer to Hungary. Attila Simontsits, in his role as a compiler of information, has succeeded in accomplishing the superhuman task of collecting and presenting the immense amount of information on the Holy Crown. This hardbound cloth edition comes with an attractive color book jacket and has over 1,100 pages and 500 pictures. ***************************************** ORDER FORM Please send your request to: Attila Simontsits, 4118 Ridge Road, Apt. 6, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 Please send: ........copy(ies) of “The Last Battle for Saint Stephen’s Crown” at $30.00 each. Sales tax $1.95 — Ohio only. Postage per book $3.00. Amount enclosed $......................... Name ................................................................................... Address ..............................................................................
