A Concise History of Romania
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Overview
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.
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- ISBN-13: 9780521694131
- ISBN-10: 0521694132
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publish Date: February 2014
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.05 pounds
- Page Count: 344
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