A concise history of Romania
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A concise history of Romania
（Cambridge concise histories）
Cambridge University Press, 2014
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-314) and index
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Description
Spanning a period of 2000 years from the Roman conquest of Dacia to the present day, A Concise History of Romania traces the development of a unique nation situated on the border between East and West. In this illuminating new history, Keith Hitchins explores Romania's struggle to find its place amidst two diverse societies: one governed by Eastern orthodox tradition, spirituality and agriculture and the other by Western rationalism, experimentation and capitalism. The book charts Romania's advancement through five significant phases of its history: medieval, early modern, modern and finally the nation's 'return to Europe'; evaluating all the while Romania's part in European politics, economic and social change, intellectual and cultural renewals and international entanglements. This is a fascinating history of an East European nation; one which sheds new light on the complex evolution of the Romanians and the identity they have successfully crafted from a unique synthesis of traditions.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Beginnings
- 2. Between East and West, 14th century to 1774
- 3. From East to West, 1774-1866
- 4. The national state, 1866-1919
- 5. Peace and war, 1919-47
- 6. Romanian Communism, 1948-89
- 7. After 1989.
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