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Lilly Steinschneider. The First Hungarian Female Pilot of Jewish Origin
Lilly Steinschneider. The First Hungarian Female Pilot of Jewish Origin

Author(s): Michal Plavec
Subject(s): Jewish studies
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze

Summary/Abstract: The story not only of Lilly Steinschneider but also of the entire Coudenhove-Kalergi family in the first half of the twentieth century goes far beyond established ideas. It can be rightly considered to provide a picture of historical European or pan-European events in relation to Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bohemia and Czechoslovakia. Japanese influences also had a role to play in this story. At the same time, it is the story of an extremely emancipated woman who did not prevent – and perhaps did not even want to or was not able to prevent – the break-up of the family. And it is a story of denial of one’s roots, a contradictory story that cannot, of course, be forgotten. Much has been written about Lilly Steinschneider but few such articles – whether in Czech or other languages, in journals or magazines – are based on an in-depth research into the sources. As in other similar cases, we encounter a reiteration of established myths and clichés. And as in other similar cases, the historical reality is significantly more complex, multifarious and less self-evident than can be described in a few lines.

  • Issue Year: XLVIII/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-78
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English
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