Miklós Nagy

Aspirations politiques françaises en Hongrie après la première guerre (1918-1920)

Introduction

Aspirations politiques françaises en hongrie après la première guerre (1918-1920). Explorez les aspirations politiques françaises en Hongrie après la Première Guerre mondiale (1918-1920), leur rôle dans le démembrement de l'Autriche-Hongrie et l'occupation des territoires hongrois par la Petite Entente.

Abstract

In commemoration of the centenary of the First World War, we intend to analyse the aspirations of France in the interest of the destruction of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The present essay examines the French politics to encourage their Romanian, Serbian and Czechoslovakian „Little Entente allies” to occupy a great part of the Hungarian national territory and to establish their own nation state. First of all we analyse the situation of the minority in the Dual Monarchy and the history of the French military presence in East Central Europe. Furthermore, we highlight the circumstances of the French military occupation in the South-East of Hungary. Finally, we intend to explain the role of the French army in the preparation of a military offensive against the Hungarian Soviet Republic and its part to prevent the conflicts between the Romanian-Serbian allies.

Review

This proposed essay promises a timely and significant contribution to the historiography of post-World War I Central Europe, particularly in light of the centenary commemoration. The title, "Aspirations politiques françaises en Hongrie après la première guerre (1918-1920)," clearly establishes a focused period and geographical scope, while the abstract outlines an ambitious investigation into French policy during a crucial transitional era. By examining France's role in the territorial reshaping of Hungary and its support for nascent states like Romania, Serbia, and Czechoslovakia, the study directly addresses complex questions surrounding the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and the subsequent establishment of a new regional order. The abstract highlights several compelling lines of inquiry. The intention to analyze the French encouragement of "Little Entente allies" to occupy Hungarian territory, alongside an examination of the minority situation within the Dual Monarchy, provides crucial context for understanding the geopolitical shifts. Furthermore, the explicit focus on the French military presence, particularly its occupation of Southeast Hungary and its involvement in preparing a military offensive against the Hungarian Soviet Republic, offers a potentially rich area of research. The additional aspect of France's role in mediating conflicts between its Romanian and Serbian allies underscores the multifaceted nature of French engagement and its ambition to stabilize a volatile region under its influence. To fully deliver on its ambitious scope, the essay will need to meticulously connect its diverse analytical strands. While the abstract outlines a comprehensive examination, the successful execution will depend on a clear articulation of how French "aspirations" are defined and evidenced through diplomatic, military, and political actions. A rigorous engagement with primary sources, likely from French, Hungarian, and potentially other national archives, will be paramount in substantiating the claims regarding French motives and operational directives. The depth of analysis in revealing the precise mechanisms and varying degrees of French influence – from explicit policy decisions to practical military implementations – will ultimately determine the impact and scholarly value of this promising study.

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