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Some Thoughts on Michael the Brave

Some Thoughts on Michael the Brave

Looking back in time, the age of Michael the Brave seems to represent the “best of times” in the early modern history of the Romanian people. Michael’s defeat of the powerful Ottoman armies and his unification of the principalities served to inspire Romanian patriots...
Vlad III Dracula’s Relations with the Church

Vlad III Dracula’s Relations with the Church

While there are few documents that shed light on Vlad III Dracula’s relations with the Church, it was one of the most important aspects of his domestic policy because the Church, as an institution, was an important support for the state, providing it both...
Vasile Lupu – Prince of Moldavia

Vasile Lupu – Prince of Moldavia

One of the most significant rulers of Moldavia during the seventeenth century, Vasile Lupu (1634-1653) was a court official who attained the throne of as a result of a revolt by native boyars against Greek officials who had gained significant influence in the Romanian...
Vlad III Dracula’s First Reign

Vlad III Dracula’s First Reign

Setting the Stage for the First Reign of Vlad III Dracula After having grown up at his father’s court and subsequently spent time as a hostage at the Porte, Vlad III Dracula’s first opportunity to claim the throne of his father came in the fall of 1448, less...