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Based on the idea that there is a considerable difference between reality and discourse, the author points out that history is constantly reconstructed, adapted and sometimes mythicized from the perspectives of the present day, present states of mind and ideologies. He closely examines historical culture and conscience in nineteenth and twentieth century Romania, particularly concentrating on the impact of the national ideology on history. Boia's innovative analysis identifies several key mythical configurations and shows how Romanians have reconstituted their own highly ideologized history over the last two centuries. The strength of History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness lies in the author's ability to fully deconstruct the entire Romanian historiographic system and demonstrate the increasing acuteness of national problems in general, and in particular the exploitation of history to support national ideology.
Today Transylvania is part of both Romania and Europe but, above all, it is the welcoming home of all its inhabitants. For the first time in history, its inhabitants can truly feel equal and at home. The country is no longer the Transylvania of yesteryear, bit the traces of the past are present everywhere. In the past, suffering and happiness were experienced, often at different times, by Romanians, Hungarians, Germans, Jews, and ethnic groups alike. Neither the suffering nor the joy must be forgotten. The memories of the past are a priceless treasure, and their preservation is the hallmark of a civilized nation. The Transylvanian entity is a historical construct but, at the same time, today it accompanies us everywhere. It is the only place in Europe where a Byzantine church stands beside a Romanesque basilica, next to a Gothic church and not far from a Baroque one, all located near a synagogue! It is also the only place where an Orthodox place of worship lies a stone's throw from a Greek Catholic, a Roman Catholic, a Calvinist, a Lutheran and a Unitarian one! This is indicative of peaceful cohabitation rather than of conflicts, and fully consonant with the very message of this book: the past must be known not for spite and hatred, but rather for friendship and understanding.
A comprehensive and engaging new history charting Romania's development over 2000 years from its establishment to the present day.
Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall's online book club The Reading Room by HRH The Prince of Wales When William Blacker first crossed the snow-bound passes of northern Romania, he stumbled upon an almost medieval world. There, for many years he lived side by side with the country people, a life ruled by the slow cycle of the seasons, far away from the frantic rush of the modern world. In spring as the pear trees blossomed he ploughed with horses, in summer he scythed the hay meadows and in the freezing winters gathered wood by sleigh from the forest. From sheepfolds harried by wolves, to courting expeditions in the snow, he experienced the traditional way of life to the full, and became accepted into a community who treated him as one of their own. But Blacker was also intrigued by the Gypsies, those dark, foot-loose strangers of spell-binding allure who he saw passing through the village. Locals warned him to stay clear but he fell in love and there followed a bitter struggle. Change is now coming to rural Romania, and William Blacker's adventures will soon be part of its history. From his early carefree days tramping the hills of Transylvania, to the book's poignant ending, Along the Enchanted Way transports us back to a magical country world most of us thought had vanished long ago.