Beschrijving

This volume offers a comprehensive history of the Romanian people and their country, tracing developments from ancient Dacian and Roman times, through medieval voivodeships, the modern formation of the Romanian state, the age of communism under Nicolae Ceaușescu, and to post-communist transition. The author provides a narrative that explains political, social and cultural transformations in an accessible yet scholarly manner.

Georgescu highlights key themes such as national identity, the influence of major external powers (Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Russian/Soviet), agrarian and industrial change, as well as the role of intellectuals, religion and culture in shaping modern Romania. He pays particular attention to how historical legacies and regional divisions influenced the country’s trajectory.

Overall, the book serves both as an introduction for general readers and as a solid reference for students of Eastern-European history. It draws connections between internal dynamics and international contexts, making Romania’s complex and often turbulent past clearer in its patterns and consequences.