Bucarest (Great Cities) (Hardcover)

~ Radu Anton Roman (Author)

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Founded in the 15th century on the banks of the Dumbovita River between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube, Bucharest was to become the chosen capital of the Wallachian princes. It was not until 1880 that Bucharest became the capital of a united Romanian kingdom. From that point on, it developed along the lines of a modern city. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, many architects in Bucharest were inspired by the French School. It was during this period that France and Romania enjoyed a political rapprochement that suited both countries. It was in these years that the great French writer, Paul Morand, compared Bucharest to a beautiful young woman, because of the city's elegance and charm.

But later in the 20th century, the architecture of the Romanian capital was destroyed and replaced by buildings intended to symbolize power. Fully illustrated with many photographs of both the old and the new Bucharest, this book is a welcome addition to Parkstone's "Great Cities" series.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Parkstone Press (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859955975
• ISBN-13: 978-1859955970
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,446,422 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and Beautiful, December 3, 2001

By	C. Naor "rtystyk" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a pleasure to read and behold. From the exquisite photography to the witty and informed observations this is a collection of Bucharest's best and most authentic legacies to the European culture. A must have for anyone that has any ties to this Romanian capital or desires to explore its truly unique blend of French flavour, Byzantynne architecture and Latin heritage.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insider's view of the spirit of the city..., November 4, 2005

By	a0188279 "Engineering Mom" (Texas) - See all my reviews

Beautiful book, a must if you are to visit Bucharest. More than a travel book, this book is infused with photographs of everyday life, written with an insider's knowledge of where to go to experience the spirit of the city.