A History of Romania: Land, People, Civilization

by Nicolae Iorga, David Prodan (Foreword by)

Overview

Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania: Land, People, Civilization is an intimate portrait of a land and its people written by its greatest historian. Much like Herodotus in antiquity, Iorga can be considered “the father of history” for his country. Like a true artist, he paints a portrait of Romania, bringing to life the complex history of this fascinating land. Iorga skillfully weaves together history, art, architecture, language, literature, and culture to give the reader an understanding of the fabric of Romanian society.

The author presents the history of the Romanian lands from ancient times until the end of World War I, reflecting on the great personalities and events that shaped the nation, while examining the various threads that bind it together.

The book includes a list of rulers, a bibliography, an index, and numerous illustrations. It includes a foreword by David Prodan, another great personality of Romanian historiography, discussing Iorga’s contributions to Romanian scholarship. Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania is essential reading for anyone interested in the story of this fascinating land.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781592110148
Publisher:	Histria Books
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	520,618
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

The author, Nicolae Iorga (1871-1940), was one of Romania’s greatest historians. During his long and distinguished academic career, Iorga authored more than 1,000 books and 12,000 articles.

Table of Contents

Foreword by David Prodan. 7

The Home of the Romanian Nation. 11

The Creation of the Romanian People. 21

The Domination of the Steppe Peoples. 41

Early Political Life in Romania. 53

Life Before National Consolidation. 67

Romania in the Later Middle Ages. 93

Romanian Civilization in Modern Times. 123

The Character of Romanian Civilization

in the Fifteenth Century. 145

The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. 161

Decadence in the Eighteenth Century. 197

The Romanian Renaissance. 231

After the Union. 259

Bibliographical Notes. 293

Chronological Table of the Ruling Princes. 301

Note on the Pronunciation of Romanian Words. 315

Index. 317