Modern Romania

Author : Tom Gallagher
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780814732014

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Modern Romania by Tom Gallagher Pdf

Since the 1989 fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, Romania, arguably the most regimented of states in the Soviet bloc, has struggled with the transition from totalitarian state to democratic nation. In this insightful examination of modern Romania, Tom Gallagher provides an overview of Romania’s unique political and social history, focusing on both its national identity as well as the legacy of Soviet rule. Gallagher provides an in-depth look at Romania since 1989, focusing on the government’s attempts at economic reform, engagement with democracy, problems with corruption among the ruling elite, as well as the weakness of civil society and the resilience of implacable expressions of nationalism. Ultimately, Gallagher argues that thus far democracy has essentially failed in Romania. In fact, he warns that Romania is on its way to becoming one of the most unequal states in Europe and quite possibly a future trouble-spot unless efforts to resume much-needed reforms are undertaken.

Author : Paul Kenyon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789543155

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Children of the Night by Paul Kenyon Pdf

A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. 'A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters' Misha Glenny 'Will leave you astonished, exhausted and curious... An unapologetic page turner' Spectator 'Essential reading for anyone interested in Romania past and present' John Simpson 'An engaging introduction to the rich history [of Romania]' New Statesman Balanced precariously on the shifting fault line between East and West, Romania's past is one of the great untold stories of modern Europe. The country that gave us Vlad Dracula, and whose citizens consider themselves descendants of ancient Rome, has traditionally preferred the status of enigmatic outsider. But it has experienced some of the most disastrous leaderships of the last century. After a relatively benign period led by a dutiful King and his vivacious British-born Queen, the country oscillated wildly. Its interwar rulers form a gallery of bizarre characters: the corrupt and mentally unbalanced King Carol; the fascist death cult led by Corneliu Codreanu; the vain General Ion Antonescu. After 1945 power was handed to Romania's tiny communist party, under which it experienced severe repression, purges and collectivisation. Then in 1965, Nicolae Ceau?escu came to power. And thus began the strangest dictatorship of all.

Author : Emil Turdeanu
Publisher : Amer Romanian Academy
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 091213108X

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Modern Romania by Emil Turdeanu Pdf

Author : Marius Rotar
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443845427

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History of Modern Cremation in Romania by Marius Rotar Pdf

Cremation, as a means of managing the post-mortem body, was reintroduced to Europe at the end of the eighteenth century, but would not become common practice until the second half of the nineteenth century. This was a major development, with multifaceted implications which generated heated debate. Initially, armed with a variety of arguments (hygienic, economic, aesthetic, and philosophical arguments citing freedom of conscience and will) the advocates of modern cremation – who tended to come from the social and cultural elite – sought to impose their new model. This brought them into conflict with the traditional structures and patterns of burial, and thus with the Church, which had of course originally ended the practice of cremation. The present study is a history of cremation in Romania, beginning with the emergence of cremationist ideas in 1867 and taking the reader up to the present day. It analyses the following key periods: the second half of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century, the Interwar period (Romania then being the first Orthodox country in the world to possess a crematorium, which provoked a vehement reaction against cremation on part of the Orthodox Church), the Communist period (when no new crematoria were built even though the Communist regime proclaimed itself to be atheist), and the post-Communist period.

Author : Henry F. Carey
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0739105922

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Romania Since 1989 by Henry F. Carey Pdf

The most comprehensive study of Romanian politics ever published abroad, this volume represents an effort to collect and analyze data on the complex problems of Romania's journey from sultanistic national communism to a yet-unreached democratic government.

Author : Nicolae Ceaușescu
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081451408

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Nicolae Ceaușescu, Builder of Modern Romania and International Statesman by Nicolae Ceaușescu Pdf

Author : Ahmet Ersoy,Maciej G¢rny,Vangelis Kechriotis
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789637326646

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Modernism: Representations of National Culture by Ahmet Ersoy,Maciej G¢rny,Vangelis Kechriotis Pdf

Presentations of National Cultures. Fifty-one texts illustrate the evolution of modernism in the east-European region. Essays, articles, poems, or excerpts from longer works offer new opportunities of possible comparisons of the respective national cultures, from the different ideological approaches and finessing projects of how to create the modern state liberal, conservative, socialist and others to the literary and scientific attempts at squaring the circle of individual and collective identities.

Author : Lucian Boia
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789633860045

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History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness by Lucian Boia Pdf

There is a considerable difference between real history and discourse history - this book stems from this idea. The author points out that history is constantly reconstructed, adapted and sometimes mythified from the perspective of the present day, of present states of mind and ideologies. Boia closely examines the process of historical culture and conscience in nineteenth and twentieth century Romania, particularly concentrating on the impact of the national ideology on history. Based upon his findings, the author identifies several key mythical configurations and analyses the manner in which Romanians have reconstituted their own highly ideologized history over the last two centuries. The strength of History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness lies in the author's ability to fully deconstruct the entire Romanian historiographic system and demonstrate the increasing acuteness of national problems in general, and in particular the exploitation of history to support national ideology.

Author : Keith Hitchins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521872386

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A Concise History of Romania by Keith Hitchins Pdf

A comprehensive and engaging new history charting Romania's development over 2000 years from its establishment to the present day.

Author : Maria Bucur-Deckard,Mihaela Miroiu
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780253038494

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Birth of Democratic Citizenship by Maria Bucur-Deckard,Mihaela Miroiu Pdf

What is it like to be a woman living through the transition from communism to democracy? What effect does this have on a woman's daily life, on her concept of herself, her family, and her community? Birth of Democratic Citizenship presents the stories of women in Romania as they describe their experiences on the journey to democratic citizenship. In candid and revealing conversations, women between the ages of 24 and 83 explain how they negotiated their way through radical political transitions that had a direct impact on their everyday lives. Women who grew up under communism explore how these ideologies influenced their ideas of marriage, career, and a woman's role in society. Younger generations explore how they interpret civic rights and whether they incorporate these rights into their relationships with their family and community. Beginning with an overview of the role women have played in Romania from the late 18th century to today, Birth of Democratic Citizenship explores how the contemporary experience of women in postsocialist countries developed. The women speak about their reliance on and negotiations with communities, ranging from family and neighbors to local and national political parties. Birth of Democratic Citizenship argues that that the success of democracy will largely rely on the equal incorporation of women in the political and civic development of Romania. In doing so, it encourages frank consideration of what modern democracy is and what it will need to be to succeed in the future.

Author : James Koranyi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781316517772

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Migrating Memories by James Koranyi Pdf

Charts the transnational story of Romanian Germans in modern Europe - their migration, their position as a minority, and their memories.

Author : Lucian Boia
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1861891032

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Romania by Lucian Boia Pdf

Romania occupies a unique position on the map of Eastern Europe. It is a country that presents many paradoxes. In this book the preeminent Romanian historian Lucian Boia examines his native land's development from the Middle Ages to modern times, delineating its culture, history, language, politics and ethnic identity. Boia introduces us to the heroes and myths of Romanian history, and provides an enlightening account of the history of Romanian Communism. He shows how modernization and the influence of the West have divided the nation - town versus country, nationalists versus pro-European factions, the elite versus the masses - and argues that Romania today is in chronic difficulty as it tries to fix its identity and envision a future for itself. The book concludes with a tour of Bucharest, whose houses, streets and public monuments embody Romania's traditional values and contemporary contradictions.

Author : Armanda Alonso Pinerio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Romania
ISBN : OCLC:283470939

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History of modern Romania by Armanda Alonso Pinerio Pdf

Author : Ann Kerns
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822524977

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Romania in Pictures by Ann Kerns Pdf

Describes the history, government, economy, people, geography, and culture of Romania.

Author : Mircea Mușat,Ion Ardeleanu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Dacia
ISBN : UVA:X001076310

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From Ancient Dacia to Modern Romania by Mircea Mușat,Ion Ardeleanu Pdf