A History of Romania

A History of Romania

Offers an intimate portrait of a land and its people written by its greatest historian. Much like Herodotus in antiquity, Nicolae 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.



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.


Auteur | Nicolae Iorga
Taal | Engels
Type | Paperback
Categorie | Geschiedenis

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