Romanian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Romania and Vlad the Impaler

If you want to discover the captivating history of Romania and Vlad the Impaler then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: History of Romania: A Captivating Guide to Romanian History Including Events Such as the First Roman-Dacian War Raids of Vlad III Dracula against the Ottoman Empire the Great War and World War 2Vlad the Impaler: A Captivating Guide to How Vlad III Dracula Became One of the Most Crucial Rulers of Wallachia and His Impact on the History of RomaniaRomania was internationally recognized in 1878 but its history is much older. To understand the people who inhabit this country one must go back thousands of years and meet the first king who united the local tribes Burebista. He and his successor Decebal warred against Roman legions and although they displayed extraordinary bravery and military prowess it wasnt enough to preserve their independence. In this book you will discover how Romania developed from a distant Roman province on the fringes of the Roman Empire to a modern state in eastern Europe one ready to adopt Western values.Romania lies on Europes eastern border and as such it is often neglected in history. Although it is a culturally very rich country the world displayed little interest in its promotion. By reading this captivating history of Romania you will learn about the turbulent past of the region the many wars it fought and the people who led them. You will also learn the truth behind the character of Vlad the Impaler and decide for yourself if he was a ruthless bloodthirsty ruler or a politician tactician and national hero.Here are just some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book: Who the Dacians were and if they really are the ancestors of the Romanian peopleHow Romania connected the West and EastHow the first independent Romanian kingdoms formed and took the role of guarding Europe against Ottoman invasionsVlad Tepes Stephen the Great and Michael the Brave three medieval heroes who are still celebrated todayThe Phanariots the Greek rulers of Moldavia and WallachiaThe unification of the country and its international recognitionThe position of minorities and how gypsies and women were treated in Romanias pastWhat role Romania played during the two world warsHow communism almost destroyed the nationAnd much much more!Communism RisingThe Ceausescu RegimeHere are just some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book: Early Years: Birth Captivity First Reign and Exile; Wallachia and the Balkans in the Early 15th CenturySecond Reign: Vlad as a Ruler Domestic Affairs Foreign Relations Wars Dethroning and CaptureFinal Years: A Decade and a Half of Captivity Third Reign DeathSpreading the Story: Myths about Dracula and His Public Image Portraits and DepictionsThe Character of Dracula: Personality Traits MotivationsDraculas Successors: Descendants of the ImpalerLegacy of Dracula: Historical Importance Bram Stokers Novel Popular View TodayAnd much much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Romania and Vlad the Impaler scroll up and click the add to cart button!