A History of the Roumanians
From Roman Times to the Completion of Unity

First published in 1934, this book presents a detailed account of Romanian history by the British historian and activist R. W. Seton-Watson.

R. W. Seton-Watson (Author)

9781107511583, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

640 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 3.3 cm, 0.88 kg

R. W. Seton-Watson (1879–1951) was a British historian and activist who played an important role in European political affairs, most notably during the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. First published in 1934, this book presents a detailed account of Romanian history by Seton-Watson, beginning with a description of the origins of Romanian identity during Roman times and moving through to the completion of national unity in the 1918–20 period. The text also contains a comprehensive bibliography and a number of illustrative plates. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Seton-Watson and perspectives on Romanian history.

1. Roumanian origins
2. The beginnings of the principalities
3. Turkish vassalage (1504–1714)
4. Transylvania under native princes (1526–1690)
5. The Phanariot regime (1714–1821)
6. Austria, Russia and the Roumanian problem
7. Transylvania under Habsburg rule (1690–1792)
8. The growth of Roumanian nationality (1812–48)
9. The movement for unity (1848–59)
10. Transylvania from 1792 to 1867
11. From unity to independence
12. The reign of King Charles
13. Transylvania under the dual system
14. Roumania and the Balkan problem (1908–14)
15. Roumania and the Great War: the period of neutrality
16. War and defeat (1916–18)
17. The completion of national unity (1918–20)
Appendix 1. Bukovina and Bessarabia under foreign rule
Appendix 2. The population of Roumania
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]