Budapest 1900 – A Historical Portrait of a City and its Culture –

“Here is an unrivalled depiction of one of the great European cities at the height of its powers. The twin capital of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Budapest in 1900 was at its ‘noon hour’, a time of confidence, cosmopolitan style and artistic exuberance. The author evokes colours, sounds and tastes; he counts the telephones and coffee houses. …”