This compilation of correspondence from the 11th to 14th centuries offers a rare, intimate look at medieval Hungarian life, moving beyond the rigid formulas of official charters. 📜 Core Collection Details László Makkai and László Mezey .
Early letters from the 11th and 12th centuries, including papal communications regarding the Teutonic Knights .
Documents relating to the Golden Bull of 1222 and King Béla IV's letters during the Mongol invasion. ГЃrpГЎd-kori Г©s Anjou-kori levelek
Letters from the late Árpád era and the rise of the Anjou dynasty .
450–488 pages covering political and private letters from the Árpád (foundation to 1301) and Anjou (1301–1395) eras. This compilation of correspondence from the 11th to
The collection is typically divided into thematic and chronological sections as seen in the Ráday Antikvárium listing: Essays on medieval letter writing and the dictamen . Early Era: 11th–12th century diplomacy.
Correspondence of the 13th century (Golden Bull, Béla IV). Documents relating to the Golden Bull of 1222
Serves as a vital resource for Hungarian historical linguistics and the evolution of the "dictamen" (the art of letter writing). 🏛️ Structural Organization