The Great War and the Romanians: Notes and Documents on World War I - Hardcover

Petrescu-Comnene, Nicolae

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9739432166 ISBN 13: 9789739432160

Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies, 2000

Synopsis

Written during the First World War, this book describes Romania’s role in World War I during the critical years of 1916 and 1917. The book analyzes the situation of the Romanians living within the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time and the causes for Romania’s entry into the war. The author then discusses Romania’s contribution to the war effort during 1916 and the first half of 1917. An important document for historians interested in the First World War on the Eastern Front, it includes a number of important historical documents that illustrate the author’s account of the events of the time. The book includes a preface by Albert Thomas, French minister of Armaments and War Production at that time, and Maurice Muret.

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About the Author

The author, Nicolae Petrescu-Comnène was an important Romanian diplomat of the interwar period. He served as ambassador to Switzerland, Germany, and the Vatican, as well as a delegate at the League of Nations, before becoming foreign minister from 1938 to 1939. He authored numerous studies on history, law, and politics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9739432166
• ISBN 13: 9789739432160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120