A Concise History of Romania
Author(s): Keith Hitchins
Spanning a period of 2000 years from the Roman conquest of Davia 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.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Cambridge University Press
- : Cambridge University Press
- : 0.48
- : 31 January 2014
- : 216mm X 138mm X 15mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 31 January 2014
- : books
Special Fields
- : 339
- : Paperback
- : Keith Hitchins