Nicolae Iorga

Written by one of the most distinguished scholars of the twentieth century, Nicolae Iorga, The Byzantine Empire presents a concise history of the eastern Roman Empire from its origins through the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Although an overview of Byzantine history, Iorga compiled the work largely from original sources. His classic work is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Byzantium.As Iorga states in his preface, 'The aim in view has not been to present one more systematic chronology of Byzantine history, considered as a succession of tragic anecdotes standing out against a permanent background. I have followed the development of Byzantine life in all its length and breadth and wealth, and I have tried to give a series of pictures rather than the customary dry narrative.' Now available for the first time in over a century, Iorga's The Byzantine Empire stands beside classic works like those of Runciman and Norwich as a pioneering study of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Enhanced with an introduction to Iorga's life and work, this lavishly illustrated edition is a must-have for anyone interested in European history.

Dans cet ouvrage magistral, Nicolae Iorga, minent historien roumain, nous offre une exploration approfondie des relations s culaires entre la France et les Roumains. Avec une rudition remarquable et un style l gant, l'auteur retrace l' volution de ces liens depuis l'Antiquit jusqu'au d but du XXe si cle, mettant en lumi re les influences mutuelles et les moments cl s de cette histoire partag e. Iorga commence par explorer les premiers contacts entre Fran ais et Roumains au Moyen ge, notamment travers les croisades et les changes commerciaux. Il analyse ensuite l'influence croissante de la culture fran aise sur les lites roumaines partir du XVIIIe si cle, p riode o la France devient un mod le politique et culturel pour les principaut s danubiennes. Cette section s'inscrit parfaitement dans la cat gorie des Livres sur l'histoire des relations internationales . L'auteur accorde une attention particuli re au r le crucial jou par la France dans la formation de l' tat roumain moderne. Il d taille le soutien fran ais l'union des principaut s de Moldavie et de Valachie en 1859, ainsi que l'aide diplomatique apport e la jeune Roumanie pour affirmer son ind pendance. Ces chapitres font de l'ouvrage une r f rence incontournable pour les amateurs de Livres sur l'histoire diplomatique europ enne . Iorga ne se contente pas d'une simple chronologie des v nements. Il analyse en profondeur les changes culturels, intellectuels et artistiques entre les deux pays, montrant comment la litt rature, les arts et les id es fran aises ont profond ment marqu la soci t roumaine. Cette dimension culturelle enrichit consid rablement l'ouvrage, le pla ant galement dans la cat gorie des Livres sur l'histoire culturelle . Histoire des relations entre la France et les Roumains offre galement un clairage pr cieux sur les enjeux g opolitiques de l'Europe du Sud-Est, expliquant comment la France est devenue un alli strat gique pour la Roumanie face aux ambitions de

Discover the fascinating story of the Albanian people, whose rich heritage dates back to the ancient Illyrians, inhabitants of the Balkan peninsula since pre-Homeric times. A Short History of Albania and the Albanian People takes you on an enlightening expedition through the pivotal moments that shaped this unique and resilient culture, leading up to the establishment of Albania as a sovereign nation in 1912.At the heart of Albania’s distinctiveness lies its language, derived from ancient Illyrian, setting it apart from neighboring Slavic and Greek communities. This linguistic connection with their ancestors has played a significant role in preserving their ethnic identity throughout history despite political and religious divisions.Now available for the first time in English, A Short History of Albania and the Albanian People is an essential read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to grasp the complexity and resilience of a people whose roots date back to ancient times. Embark on this captivating voyage, delving into the rich tapestry of Albania’s past and the indomitable spirit of the Albanian people that endures to this day.

Although Constantinople fell to the Turks in 1453, bringing an end to the Eastern Roman Empire which had survived its predecessor in the West by nearly one thousand years, this important book argues that Byzantium did not die, but continued to influence European history all the way up to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The author’s formula “Byzantium after Byzantium” defines several centuries of world history. Iorga points out the great contributions of Byzantine civilization to the Western world, especially during the Renaissance. He demonstrates that Byzantium survived through its people and local autonomies, as well as through its exiles. One of the most important expressions of this was found in the Romanian principalities where Greeks from the Phanar district of Istanbul played a major role in Romanian political life, defining an entire era — the Phanariot Period. They continued the Byzantine ideas, aspirations, education, and way of life. All of this allows us to speak of a Byzantium after Byzantium. The author, Nicolae Iorga (1871-1940), was one of Romania’s greatest historians. During his long and distinguished academic career, Iorga authored more than 1,000 books and 12,000 articles. The book is enriched with a preface by one of Romania’s leading historians of Southeastern Europe, Academician Virgil CÂndea.

Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania: Land, People, Civilization is an intimate portrait of a land and its people written by its 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 portrait of Romania, bringing to life the complex history of this fascinating land. Iorga skillfully weaves together history, art, architecture, language, literature, and culture to give the reader an understanding of the fabric of Romanian society.The author presents the history of the Romanian lands from ancient times until the end of World War I, reflecting on the great personalities and events that shaped the nation, while examining the various threads that bind it together.The book includes a list of rulers, a bibliography, an index, and numerous illustrations. It includes a foreword by David Prodan, another great personality of Romanian historiography, discussing Iorga’s contributions to Romanian scholarship. Nicolae Iorga’s A History of Romania is essential reading for anyone interested in the story of this fascinating land.