Professionalization, State-building and the Language Question in Forestry: The Case of the 19th Century Kingdom of Hungary

A key insight from this study is the significant role of the Academy (later College) of Forestry and Mining at Banská Štiavnica in shaping forestry knowledge within the Habsburg Empire, contributing to landscape transformation and state-building in 19th-century Hungary. The research highlights how professionalization in forestry, alongside legal developments related to land, reshaped landscapes during this period. Additionally, it underscores the efforts of Hungarian foresters to establish a distinct professional language, reflecting broader linguistic dynamics within the empire. The study employs a transnational approach, analyzing knowledge circulation and institutional practices while considering the broader socio-political context.

Balogh, R., & Homor, P. (2023). Professionalization, State-building and the Language Question in Forestry: The Case of the 19th Century Kingdom of Hungary. Historica. Revue pro Historii a Příbuzné Vědy, 14(1), 23–40. https://doi.org/10.15452/historica.2022.14.0003