Romania: Past And Present (1882)

By James Samuelson

Book Overview

Romania: Past and Present is a historical book written by James Samuelson in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Romania, from its earliest times to the present day. It covers various aspects of Romanian history, including its political, social, and cultural development, as well as its economic and geographic features.The book begins with an overview of the ancient history of Romania, including the Dacian civilization and the Roman conquest. It then moves on to cover the medieval period, including the rise of the Wallachian and Moldavian principalities, and the Ottoman occupation. The book also covers the period of modernization and industrialization in the 19th century, as well as Romania's struggle for independence and its formation as a modern state.Throughout the book, Samuelson provides insights into the cultural and artistic achievements of Romania, including its literature, music, and architecture. He also discusses the country's natural beauty, including its mountains, rivers, and forests.Overall, Romania: Past and Present is a comprehensive and detailed account of Romania's history, culture, and geography. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Eastern Europe or the Balkans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436885914
• ISBN13: 9781436885911
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"