Jewish Nobles and Geniuses in Modern Hungary

McCagg Jr., William O. Jewish Nobles and Geniuses in Modern Hungary. Boulder: Columbia University Press, 1972. First edition. 4to. 254pp. Orange paper-covered boards with black lettering on cover and spine in original printed dust jacket. Social history essay, analyzing why Hungary’s nineteenth and early twentieth century bourgeoisie gave birth to the known scientists Theodore von Karman, John von Neumann, and George Lukacs. The work focuses on 346 Jewish families who acquired Hungarian nobility. 1 1/2″ tear along tail of spine on front board. Tail of spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed, slight chipping on head of spine. Age wear, creasing, staining and chipping on dj. Dust jacket and binding in fair, interior in overall very good condition. Volume III of “East European Monographs.” Hardcover. (32265) $60