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Dracul – Of the Father
For the first time the true story of the man who founded the Dracula dynasty is revealed. Stories of Dracula have fascinated people around the world for generations. Both the fictional vampire created by the Irish author Bram Stoker at the end of the nineteenth century and the fifteenth century Prince called Vlad the Impaler, the man regarded as the historical Dracula, have become part of universal culture. Yet few realize that the Wallachian ruler dubbed “the Impaler,” is not the original Dracula. Instead, that distinction belongs to his father, a little-known prince called Vlad Dracul. But who was the one who started it all? The elder Vlad, who gained the sobriquet Dracul or Dracula wh...
Scanderbeg
The struggle of the Albanian people led by George Castriota Scanderbeg to defend Europe against the assault of the Ottoman Turks has been much celebrated. For a quarter of a century, from 1443 until his death in 1468, he used his military prowess to thwart the efforts of the most powerful Empire in the world at the time to subdue his tiny country. One of the true heroes of the Middle Ages in Europe, unfortunately the remarkable story of Scanderbeg remains little known outside of Albania. George Castriota defended Europe for a quarter of a century and, it can rightly be said, helped to save Western civilization from being overrun by Islam and suffering the same fate as the once mighty Byzanti...
Vlad III Dracula
The fifteenth century Romanian Prince Vlad III Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler, is one of the most fascinating personalities of medieval history. Already during his own lifetime, his true story became obscured by a veil of myths. As a result, he has been portrayed both as a bloody tyrant — who degenerated down throughout the centuries into the fictional vampire of the same name created by Bram Stoker at the end of the nineteenth century — and as a national and Christian hero who bravely fought to defend his native land and all of Europe against the invading Turkish infidels. Even in more recent historiography, the true history of Dracula has been obscured by Communist and nationalist historiography.
Scintillating Life of Iulia Hasdeu
The Scintillating Life of Iulia Hasdeu presents the life and literary works of the Romanian child genius of the 19th century. Iulia Hasdeu was the daughter of Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, one of the greatest literary and political figures in modern Romanian history. She started reading at two years old and she wrote her first historical study at the age of six. At eight years old she was fluent in French, German, and English. She graduated from the Bucharest Conservatory at eleven with excellent accomplishments in piano and canto, after which she left for Paris and started studying at Sévigné College. She was the first Romanian woman to be accepted at Sorbonne University. During her short lif...
History of Romania
A History of Romania: Land, People, Civilization by Nicolae Iorga is an intimate portrait of a land and its people written by Romania’s greatest historian. Much like Herodotus in antiquity, Iorga can be considered “the father of history” for his country. Like a true artist, he paints a vivid picture of Romania, bringing to life the complex history of this fascinating land. Iorga skillfully weaves together history, art, architecture, language, literature, and culture, giving readers a deep understanding of Romanian society. He traces the history of the Romanian lands from ancient times to the end of World War I, reflecting on the great personalities and events that shaped the nation while examining the threads that bind it together. The book includes a list of rulers, a bibliography, an index, and numerous illustrations, as well as a foreword by David Prodan, another luminary of Romanian historiography, discussing Iorga’s lasting contributions. Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania is essential reading for anyone interested in the story of this remarkable country.
The Formation of the Albanian National Consciousness
As the Ottoman Empire collapsed, Albanians faced the peril of being absorbed into the surrounding nation-states of Southeastern Europe. Albanian leaders met to devise a strategy to defend their national rights. The Formation of the Albanian National Consciousness explores the origins of the movement that led to the creation of modern day Albania.
Who Counted the Corpses
Vlad III Dracula: Monster or Hero? Vlad III Dracula, famously known as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th-century ruler of the Romanian principality of Wallachia and remains one of history's most controversial figures. In the West, he is often portrayed as a ruthless, mass-murdering psychopath. This perception was cemented by Bram Stoker, whose 19th-century novel Dracula drew inspiration from Vlad’s reputation to create the fictional vampire Count Dracula. However, in Romania and parts of Eastern Europe, Vlad the Impaler is celebrated as a brilliant military strategist who bravely defended his land against the Ottoman Turks, earning him the status of a national hero among 19th-century Romanian n...
When Angels Sing
Although her death at the tender age of 28 ended her promising literary career prematurely, Magda Isanos (1916-1944) ranks among the greatest poets in the history of Romanian literature. When Angels Sing: Poetry and Prose of Magda Isanos presents, for the first-time, English language versions of her writings, revealing their beauty, sensitivity, and aura of mysticism, along with a premonition of impending doom. Born in Iași, in northeastern Romania, Magda was raised in Chișinău (in what is now Moldova) before she returned to the city of her birth to attend the University of Iași. While a student there, Magda became active in the most important literary circle of the era, centered around ...
Mircea the Old
Mircea the Old, one of the greatest leaders in Romanian history, comes to life in this beautiful new book. Although his grandson, Vlad the Impaler, better known as Dracula, has acquired much greater international fame, Mircea the Old was the most significant ruler to sit on the throne of the small principality of Wallachia during the Middle Ages. Mircea the Old, during his long reign from 1386 to 1418, consolidated the political and administrative structure of his principality and maintained its freedom at the time of its most significant peril. He defeated the mighty Ottoman Empire, the greatest power of his day, in the battle of Rovine in 1394 and made his small country a major force in in...
Memories of My Childhood
Experience a rich and nostalgic narrative that has touched the hearts of generations, now made accessible to English-speaking readers.This literary classic is a captivating journey through the author's early years, set in the historic Principality of Moldavia. Dive into Creanga's vivid storytelling, offering a unique first-person perspective that has made it a masterpiece in Romanian literature.This beautifully illustrated edition brings to life the social landscape of Creanga's childhood, depicting the relationships of the main character, Nica with the diverse people he encounters. Follow Nica's transition from an idyllic village life in Humule?ti to a rebellious adolescence, and his preparation for a future in the Orthodox clergy in the bustling urban centers of Moldavia. "Childhood Memories" is not only a literary gem but a visual delight, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved work of Romanian literature.
