Overview
Romania has a long and tumultuous past, with centuries spent under foreign domination. Throughout history, Romanians have had to fiercely defend their land, culture, and identity. Today, Romania is still struggling to emerge from setbacks caused by forty years of communism. From the rocky Carpathian mountains to the unique Muddy Volcanoes, from the rich traditions of Brasov to the pollution of Copsa Mica, and from Vlad Tepes to Nicolae Ceausescu, this book examines the history and culture that have combined to make Romania the robust nation it is today.An overview of the country of Romania which includes information on geography, history, government, and social life and customs.
Synopsis
Romania has a long and tumultuous past, with centuries spent under foreign domination. Throughout history, Romanians have had to fiercely defend their land, culture, and identity. Today, Romania is still struggling to emerge from setbacks caused by forty years of communism. From the rocky Carpathian mountains to the unique Muddy Volcanoes, from the rich traditions of Brasov to the pollution of Copsa Mica, and from Vlad Tepes to Nicolae Ceausescu, this book examines the history and culture that have combined to make Romania the robust nation it is today.
Melissa A. Caudill - Children's Literature
Written by a native Romanian, this book is an excellent resource for students writing a report on this fascinating country. In this "Countries of the World" series book, the author first gives a general overview of the country that includes information of the geography, history, government and culture of the country. Next, the book details important cultural and historical events that have shaped the nation into what it is today. Interesting geographic areas such as the extensive caves and muddy volcanoes are explained in two-page chapters that are accompanied by beautiful photographs. Additionally, information is easily accessible within the table of contents, index, and glossary, along with suggested book titles, videos and Web sites to visit. 2003, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 12 up.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Written by a native Romanian, this book is an excellent resource for students writing a report on this fascinating country. In this "Countries of the World" series book, the author first gives a general overview of the country that includes information of the geography, history, government and culture of the country. Next, the book details important cultural and historical events that have shaped the nation into what it is today. Interesting geographic areas such as the extensive caves and muddy volcanoes are explained in two-page chapters that are accompanied by beautiful photographs. Additionally, information is easily accessible within the table of contents, index, and glossary, along with suggested book titles, videos and Web sites to visit. 2003, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 12 up.—Melissa A. Caudill