A Concise History of Romania

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.