A description of Moldavia / Dimitrie Cantemir ; edited, with an introduction by A.K. Brackob.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dimitrie Cantemir, Voivode of Moldavia, 1673-1723, author.

Contributor:

Brackob, A. K., editor, writer of introduction.

Standardized Title:

Descriptio Moldaviae. English

Language:

English

Latin

Subjects (All):

Moldavia--Description and travel--Early works to 1800.

Moldavia.

Moldavia--History--Early works to 1800.

Travel.

Europe--Moldavia.

Genre:

Early works

History

Physical Description:

247 pages, 1 folded map : portrait, maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Las Vegas : Center for Romanian Studies, [2023]

Language Note:

Translated from the Latin.

Summary:

"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 his Description of Moldavia (Descriptio Moldaviae) in 1716 at the request of the Royal Academy in Berlin, of which he was a member. Cantemir's manuscript included a map (reproduced in the present edition), the first real map of the country, containing geographical detail. The book provides a wealth of information about the country's natural resources, political organization, customs and traditions, history, religion, and language. This deluxe edition of this classic work marks the first time A Description of Moldavia has appeared in the English language. An introduction and notes by Dr. A.K. Brackob, a noted specialist on Romanian and East European history, enhance this valuable historical resource"-- Amazon.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781592110254

1592110258

OCLC:

1124782155

Publisher Number:

99994683758