Hungary's Philosopher King: Matthias Corvinus 1458-90 Valery Rees surveys the life of the ruler who put 15th-century Hungary on the map, both culturally and geographically, but whose efforts may have put an intolerable strain on the body politic. Valery Rees | Published in History Today Volume 44 Issue 3 March 1994 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalPoliticalPhilosophy Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy