by | Nov 16, 2020 | Articles
The First Union of the Romanian Lands “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of...
by | Nov 2, 2020 | Articles
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...
by | Oct 10, 2020 | Articles
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...
by | Oct 4, 2020 | Articles
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...
by | Oct 4, 2020 | Articles
Niccolò Machiavelli in his famous work, The Prince, considers Cesare Borgia to be a compelling example for princes to follow if they wish to learn to strengthen their principalities. Although there is no evidence that Machiavelli knew much about the career of the...
by | Oct 3, 2020 | Articles
by Kurt W. Treptow The best-documented part of Vlad III Dracula’s stormy reign as prince of Wallachia from 1456 to 1462 is his war against the Ottoman Turks which began late in 1461 and ended with the campaign against the rebellious prince, led by Sultan Mehmed II, in...
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