Description of Moldavia

By Dimitrie Cantemir

Written by one of the country's most renowned rulers, A Description of Moldavia provides unique insight into the geography, history, economy, ethnography, culture, and traditions of the principality. Born to a noble family, the author, Dimitrie Cantemir, ruled as Prince of Moldavia on two occasions (March-April 1693 and 1710-1711). He was a famed statesman, philosopher, and scholar.

Cantemir wrote A Description of Moldavia (Descriptio Moldaviae) in 1716 at the request of the Royal Academy in Berlin, of which he was a member. His manuscript included a map (reproduced in this edition), the first real map of the country, containing significant geographical detail. The book provides a wealth of information about Moldavia's natural resources, political organization, customs and traditions, history, religion, and language.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592110258
• ISBN13: 9781592110254
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"