| A Concise History of Romania Contributor(s): Hitchins, Keith (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521694132 ISBN-13: 9780521694131 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Eastern Europe - General - History | Europe - General |
| Dewey: 949.8 |
| LCCN: 2013036670 |
| Series: Cambridge Concise Histories |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (1.05 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |