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
9781107779303
Publisert
2013
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Cambridge University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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