Arad Society Between World Wars

The provided text, an excerpt from "Arad Social life, entertainment, leisure in the interwar period" by Puskel Péter, translated into English by Gabriel Roman, analyzes the profound disruption of social life in Arad following World War I and the Treaty of Trianon. The initial "paralysis" of social order was caused by the war's consequences, including inflation, the Spanish flu, and the breakdown of family structures. Furthermore, the political and administrative transition to Romanian rule resulted in personnel shortages, legal confusion, and a systematic shift away from Hungarian influence in public offices, education, and cultural life. Despite these immense challenges—such as factory relocations, currency changes, and major floods—the city eventually saw a slow return to a semblance of bourgeois social life characterized by the establishment of professional associations, the enduring popularity of cultural venues, sports clubs, and the vibrant social scene on the Mureș River. Download the Romanian version of the book "The name stays Arad!" and other titles from the digital library for free here: https://www.arad.zone/biblioteca-digitala/biblioteca-digitala-copy