Hantos Elemér (1881–1942)
Date: 2018
Subject: Central Europe
economic relations
new nations states
Masaryk
Beneš
economic relations
new nations states
Masaryk
Beneš
Link to Library Catalogue: https://opac.elte.hu/Record/opac-EUL01-000946647
MTMT: 3375803
Abstract:
Hantos’ ideas contained progressive elements and made a realistic offer to the states of Central Europe. Its timing was unfortunate, however, because the new nation states’ desire for separation made its realization more difficult. Also, Germany’s breakthrough, and its new network of bilateral economic relations made virtually impossible the alliance of the Central European countries. Other attempts at integration have emerged too which also weakened the process. Hantos’ recognition, and offer of freedom from old grudges was a viable alternative to the weary nations of Central Europe. Elemér Hantos was a precursor of the spirit seeking the possible ways of coexistence, and no longer just for Central Europe, but for the whole of Europe: to emphasize what unites us, not what separates us.