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  • History of Romania

  • A Captivating Guide to Romanian History, Including Events Such as the First Roman-Dacian War, Raids of Vlad III Dracula Against the Ottoman Empire, the Great War, and World War 2
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
  • Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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History of Romania

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
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Summary

Do you want to discover more about the country that inspired the story of Dracula? Then, dive into the captivating history of Romania!

In this audiobook, you will discover how Romania developed from a distant Roman province on the fringes of the Roman Empire to a modern state in eastern Europe, one ready to adopt Western values.

Romania lies on Europe’s eastern border, and as such, it is often neglected in history. Although it is a culturally very rich country, the world displayed little interest in its promotion. By listening to this captivating history of Romania, you will learn about the turbulent past of the region, the many wars it fought, and the people who led them. You will also learn the truth behind the character of Vlad the Impaler and decide for yourself if he was a ruthless, bloodthirsty ruler or a politician, tactician, and national hero.

Here is a tiny fraction of what you will discover in this audiobook:

  • Who the Dacians were and if they really are the ancestors of the Romanian people
  • How Romania connected the West and East
  • How the first independent Romanian kingdoms formed and took the role of guarding Europe against Ottoman invasions
  • Vlad Tepes, Stephen the Great, and Michael the Brave, three medieval heroes who are still celebrated today
  • The Phanariots, the Greek rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia
  • The unification of the country and its international recognition
  • The position of minorities and how gypsies and women were treated in Romania’s past
  • What role Romania played during the two World Wars
  • How communism almost destroyed the nation
  • Communism Rising
  • The Ceausescu Regime
  • And much, much more!

So, if you want to learn more about the history of Romania, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!

©2021 Captivating History (P)2021 Captivating History
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  • Categories: History
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Good listening 🎧

Very detailed oriented. Keeps you on stori line. Good bedtime listening...
I recommend for who has basic biographical knowledge of Romania.

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excellent overview

great level of detail to understand the broad history of Romania and the struggles it has faced. Only downside was the pronunciation of Romanian place names!

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A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF THE FORMATION OF ROMANIA

I enjoyed this audiobook as it recounted the dividing up of Romania into different parts, the various wars and political struggles throughout the ages. This book has piqued my interest and I’ll definitely read more on the subject.

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