From the Slopes of the Mecsek Hills to the Himalayas – Geographical Researches Focusing on Asia in Pécs. Professor József Tóth’s Role as a School Founder

Wilhelm, Z. (2023). From the Slopes of the Mecsek Hills to the Himalayas – Geographical Researches Focusing on Asia in Pécs. Professor József Tóth’s Role as a School Founder. Modern Geográfia, 18(4), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2023.18.04.06

In my study, I review the role of Professor József Tóth in the establishment of the Asia Centre of the University of Pécs, in the organization of the Centre’s operation, and I also attempt to take stock of the effects

Living effects of India images conveyed by Hungarian travellers

Wilhelm, Z. (2022). Living effects of India images conveyed by Hungarian travellers. Modern Geográfia, 17(2), 25–43. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2022.17.02.03

Reviewing the books about India published in Hungarian over the last 100 years, it is conspicuous that most authors attempted to publish their experiences and impressions in a generalized and typified manner, with a hint of the cultural supremacy of

“Hungarians in South Asia” – Preface to the thematic issue of Modern Geográfia

Tésits, R., & Wilhelm, Z. (2022). “Hungarians in South Asia" – Preface to the thematic issue of Modern Geográfia. Modern Geográfia, 17(2), 5–7. https://doi.org/10.15170/MG.2022.17.02.01

The Hungarian public considers Sándor Kőrösi Csoma to be the father of Tibetan studies, and sees him as an example who has inspired countless Hungarians on the path of Oriental research. At the same time, hundreds of our compatriots visit

An Essential Synopsis of a Prominent Scholarly Life-Work

Wilhelm, Z., & Zagyi, N. (2016). An essential synopsis of a prominent scholarly life-work. [Review of the volume Geography, Development, Public Policy: Select Essays of Gopal Krishan, edited by S. Kant & N. Singh]. Modern Geográfia, 11(1), 1–2.

This volume of essays and studies, an outcome of maticulous editorial work, provides a succinct summary of Gopal Krishan’s scientific life-work up till now. Although the primary apropos of its publication was obviously a deep bow to one of the