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Description of Moldavia

Description of Moldavia

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Eastern European HistoryGeneral World HistoryOther Slavic Languages

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ISBN10: 1592110258
ISBN13: 9781592110254
Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies
Published: Jun 27 2023
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.21 Depth: 9.41
Language: English
Written by one of the country's most renowned rulers, A Description of Moldavia provides unique insight into the geography, history, economy, ethnography, culture, and traditions of the principality. Born to a noble family, the author, Dimitrie Cantemir, ruled as Prince of Moldavia on two occasions (March-April 1693 and 1710-1711). He was a famed statesman, philosopher, and scholar.

Cantemir wrote A Description of Moldavia (Descriptio Moldaviae) in 1716 at the request of the Royal Academy in Berlin, of which he was a member. His manuscript included a map (reproduced in this edition), the first real map of the country, containing significant geographical detail. The book provides a wealth of information about Moldavia's natural resources, political organization, customs and traditions, history, religion, and language.

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