Description of Moldavia

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.

About the author

An introduction and notes by Dr. A.K. Brackob, a noted specialist on Romanian and East European history, enhance this valuable historical resource.
Dr. A.K. Brackob is a noted specialist in the history of southeastern Europe. His other books include Scanderbeg: A History of George Castriota and the Albanian Resistance to Islamic Expansion in Fifteenth Century Europe.

Product details

• Authors: A K Brackob, Dimitrie Cantemir
• Assisted by: A K Brackob (Editor), A.K. Brackob (Editor), A.K. Brackob (Introduction), Diana Livesay (Translation)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.12.2024
• EAN: 9781592114009
• ISBN: 978-1-59211-400-9
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 322 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Eastern Europe, European History, HISTORY / Europe / Eastern, HISTORY / Historiography, Historiography, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Nordic Countries