Travel Writing and the Integration of East-Central Europe: John Paget’s Hungary and Transylvania

John Paget’s travelogue from 1839, Hungary and Transylvania; with Remarks on their Condition, Social, Political, Economical, makes a clear distinction between the Kingdom of Principality Transylvania, both under Austrian rule at time, rest Eastern Europe. In terms variety depth descriptions social, political, economic conditions in East-CentralEuropean country province, comprehensive objective text stands out travelogues written about region nineteenth century. This essay demonstrates that Transylvania reveals author’s intention to rediscover history culture neglected European nation who have attempted for centuries, successfully, often unsuccessfully, orient politics toward West rather than East. It suggests despite occasional colonial discourse, is an attempt economically, politically, culturally promote integration into more “civilized” West. (MP)