The region and the city of Arad during the change of sovereignty: A Turbulent Transition (1918-1919)

This academic text written by Lehoczky Attila, in English by Gabriel Roman (chapter in the book named “The name remains Arad!) chronicles the significant political and social transformations experienced by the Arad region following World War I. It details Hungary's internal struggles, including the fall of Charles IV, the rise and collapse of the Károlyi government, and the subsequent establishment of the Hungarian Soviet Republic. The document further describes the complex interplay of international forces, such as the Allied intervention and the Romanian occupation of Arad, alongside the local impact on the city's administration, culture, and media. Ultimately, it illustrates Arad's transition from Hungarian to Romanian sovereignty and the resulting changes by late 1919.