The Early Árpáds (895-1095): Consolidation, Christianization, Monarchy
Cameron Sutt
The nomadic Hungarians arrived in the Carpathian Basin at end of ninth century. In following century, significant changes occurred that led to their survival as a distinct political entity. These involved adoption western modes power, including centralization under single monarch, consolidation and Christianization part means ideological legitimacy. are generally attributed first king, Stephen, though his father Géza set important precedents. A period chaos followed Stephen's death, but Ladislas I example Stephen reestablishing order.
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