Greetings Card : Hungary / 1849 / Kossuth
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Hungary / 1849 / Kossuth
Kossuth leads his fellow Hungarians in the fight for independence against the Austro-Russian forces Date: 1849
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1849 Austro Fellow Fight Forces Hungarians Hungary Independence Kossuth Leads
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience history come to life with our exquisite selection of Greetings Cards from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating card features a powerful image of Kossuth, the iconic Hungarian leader, rallying his fellow patriots in their fight for independence against the Austro-Russian forces in 1849. Each card is expertly curated from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Send a piece of history to those you care about and add a touch of inspiration to their day. Order now and let the story unfold.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and evocative image captures the indomitable spirit of Lajos Kossuth, the iconic Hungarian leader who galvanized his people in their fight for independence from the Austro-Russian forces in 1849. The photograph, taken during the Hungarian Revolution, shows Kossuth addressing his fellow Hungarians with unwavering determination and resolve. Dressed in military attire, he stands atop a makeshift platform, surrounded by a sea of passionate and dedicated faces. The backdrop of the image is a chaotic and smoky battlefield, a stark reminder of the intense and dangerous struggle for freedom that was underway. Kossuth, a respected statesman and lawyer, had been a vocal advocate for Hungarian autonomy within the Austrian Empire. However, when the Austrian Emperor Ferdinand V issued the April Laws in 1848, which stripped Hungarians of their political rights and freedoms, Kossuth and his followers saw no other option but to take up arms. In May 1849, Kossuth was elected the President of the Hungarian National Government, and he led the Hungarian army in a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful campaign against the combined forces of Austria and Russia. Despite the eventual defeat of the Hungarian revolutionaries, Kossuth's leadership and unwavering commitment to Hungarian independence became a source of inspiration for generations to come. This image, with its powerful symbolism and emotional resonance, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Hungarian people in their quest for self-determination and freedom.
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