Rumania 1866-1947 (Oxford History of Modern Europe) [Hardcover]

Keith Hitchins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0198221266 | ISBN-13: 978-0198221265 | Edition: First

This latest volume in the acclaimed Oxford History of Modern Europe series looks at the collapse of Communist power which has once again focused attention on the processes of nation-building in central and eastern Europe. In this comprehensive study, Keith Hitchins focuses on how Rumania's political and intellectual elites attempted to establish an independent state before the advent of Communist rule in 1947. It traces the efforts of the country's leaders to create the institutions of a modern state, to "Europeanize" without losing national identity, and to find ways of preserving independence in the international political and economic order dominated by the great powers. In his study, Hitchins emphasizes how Rumania's past history is essential to a clear understanding of its complex present and future.

Editorial Reviews

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"Well written, thoughtful, and useful to anyone interested in the formation of the modern Romanian nation....A welcome addition to The Oxford history of Modern Europe series and to the general historical literature on Romania."--Choice

"This important volume in The Oxford History of Modern Europe must be read by specialists and students focusing on Romania or Eastern Europe, but it will also interest the general reader. No previous work has covered this topic with such competence, clarity, and intellectual breadth....anyone working on the history of modern Romania from now on will have to begin with Hitchins' views."--The Historian

About the Author

Keith Hitchins is a Professor of History at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; First edition (July 28, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198221266
• ISBN-13: 978-0198221265
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An explicit, well written book about the history of Rumania., September 6, 2000

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Otilia Boaghe (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rumania 1866-1947 (Oxford History of Modern Europe) (Hardcover)

I have found the book excellent for a hystorical review of the years 1866-1947, well documented and pleasant to read. It describes the struggle of a nation to came into existance and to modernise. The book is not only a list of hystorical events, but more a monography of the everyday life. The author has an original way of describing the events of that time. I consider the book one of the best in this subject, recommended for anyone who wants to know more (than the fictitious Dracula)about Rumania's history.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books that was written on Romanian history, March 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rumania 1866-1947 (Oxford History of Modern Europe) (Hardcover)

A very elegant book , written in an elegant , clear style . Trutful to the historical context , with no biast interpretation of the subject matter , yet compassionate and open . Excelent !