A History of Romania: Land, People, Civilisation

by Nicolae Iorga

Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania: Land, People, Civilization is an intimate portrait of a land and its people written by its greatest historian. Much like Herodotus in antiquity, Iorga can be considered “the father of history” for his country. Like a true artist, he paints a portrait of Romania, bringing to life the complex history of this fascinating land. Iorga skillfully weaves together history, art, architecture, language, literature, and culture to give the reader an understanding of the fabric of Romanian society.


 


The author presents the history of the Romanian lands from ancient times until the end of World War I, reflecting on the great personalities and events that shaped the nation, while examining the various threads that bind it together.


 


The book includes a list of rulers, a bibliography, an index, and numerous illustrations. It includes a foreword by David Prodan, another great personality of Romanian historiography, discussing Iorga’s contributions to Romanian scholarship. Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania is essential reading for anyone interested in the story of this fascinating land.

Genres: History, Romania

284 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1925

About the author

Nicolae Iorga was a Romanian historian, university professor, literary critic, memorialist, playwright, poet, and politician. He served as a member of Parliament, as President of the post-World War I National Assembly, as minister, and (1931 - 32) as Prime Minister. He was co-founder (in 1910) of the Democratic Nationalist Party and was ultimately assassinated by fascist Iron Guard (legionnaire) commandos.

Reviews

[Razvan Banciu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fără a greși prea mult, Nicolae Iorga poate fi considerat figura principală a societătății românești din prima jumătate a secolului trecut. Nu numai că a fost un politician respectat (mai puțin de cei ce l-au asasinat mișelește, în pădurea de la Strejnic), ajungând să dețină și funcția de prim-ministru, dar a excelat în toate domeniile în care și-a propus: istoric, critic literar, poet, dramaturg, memorialist, enciclopedist.
Astfel că volumul de față este rodul căutărilor unui savant, bun cunoscător al domeniului și înzestrat cu har de povestitor. poate nu este cea mai indicată lectură pentru cei cu gusturi mai ușurele, dar oricum merită aruncată o privire mai atentă...

[Simonetek]

The history I wish I had learned in school.