A Concise History of Romania (Cambridge Concise Histories)
Cambridge University Press, 2/20/2014
EAN 9780521872386, ISBN10: 0521872383
Hardcover, 344 pages, 22.9 x 14.6 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
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.
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.