Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper seeks to explore the intricate relationship between legal culture and its foundational institutions in Hungary from the medieval period to the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. The study underlines the dynamic interplay between Hungary’s legal institutions, the legal profession and the evolving landscape of legal education. The historical review offers insights into how these components interacted, influenced each other, contributed to the foundations of modern legal culture in Hungary and led to the perception of Hungary as a nation of lawyers. By weaving historical detail with an analysis of legal institutions, the paper positions itself as a critical resource for understanding the complex development of Hungarian jurisprudence and offers perspectives on the lasting legacy of these foundational shifts in today’s legal system.
Source: Folia humanistica et socialia.
Authors: Tibor Tóth, Mónika Pitzné Heinczinger
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4406935095