A dozen essays, selected and translated from Hungarian and foreign learned journals, presentations at international conferences, and university lectures between 1980 and 1998, pivot on the question of a united Europe. Vßrkonyi looks at parallels in changes within Hungary and within Europe as a whole during the period, considering such aspects as diplomatic efforts to force back the Ottoman power, codifying the freedom of worship and conscience, and forming public opinion. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)