History of Administration for Historians 1

or how was the Kingdom of Hungary governed

The course is taught by: Mgr. Balázs Csiba, PhD.

Form of instruction: lecture and seminar (P:1 / S:1)

ECTS: 3

Objective:

The course focuses on the history of public administration in Slovakia to the year 1848. After successfully completing the course, the students have an overview of the periodization, status of the ruler, administrative divisions of the country and their institutions, the most important secular and ecclesiastical dignitaries, who played essential role in governing.

Brief outline:

Definition, subject, terminology and periodization of the history of public administration in Slovakia
Patrimonial state (monarchy)
„Hradské španstvo“ („várispánság“), its functionaries and inhabitants
State (monarchy) in the era of feudal fragmentation
Noble county and its functionaries
Estate monarchy
Absolute monarchy
King, royal court, royal council and the diet
Prelates and barons
Ecclesiastical organization
Administration of the cities
Other (economic etc.) functionaries

Graduation Requirements:

During the semester: preliminary written test (in the 8th week, 50 points).
In the examination period: written test (50 points). The dates for the tests will be announced through AIS no later than in the last week of the instruction period.
A maximum of two absences will be accepted. In case of more documentation is required.

Recommended reading:

SOKOLOVSKÝ, Leon. Prehľad dejín verejnej správy na území Slovenska. 2. vydanie. Bratislava : Metodické centrum v Bratislave 1996. I. časť (Od počiatkov do roku 1526).
SOKOLOVSKÝ, Leon. Prehľad dejín verejnej správy na území Slovenska. 2. vydanie. Bratislava : Metodické centrum v Bratislave 1996. II. časť (Od roku 1526 do roku 1848).
SOKOLOVSKÝ, Leon. Správa stredovekej dediny na Slovensku, Bratislava : AEP, 2002.
ŽUDEL, Juraj. Stolice na Slovensku. Bratislava : Obzor 1984.