“I will not become a Napoleon nor an Alexander, and labour for my own ambition; but I will labour for freedom and for the moral well-being of man.”
Quote by Lajos Kossuth
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Select Speeches of Kossuth
This book compiles a selection of significant speeches delivered by Lajos Kossuth, focusing on his role in the Hungarian Revolution and his advocacy for Hungarian independence and democratic reforms. more
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Lajos Kossuth
Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian lawyer, politician, and revolutionary figure. Born on September 19, 1802, and died on March 20, 1894, Kossuth is renowned for his leadership during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849. He advocated for democratic reforms and national independence. After the revolution's failure, he went into exile, continuing to fight for Hungarian causes. more
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