Publisher's Synopsis
The Romanian lands have traditionally been a crossroads of Europe, a land and people influenced by contacts with various peoples and cultures, a land traditionally on the border of vast and mighty empires which have influenced its destiny. For this reason, the seventh international conference of the Center for Romanian Studies held in Romania on 4-5 July 2001 focused on the theme: 'Romania: A Crossroads of Europe'. This volume is a selection of papers presented at this major international conference focusing on cultural, literary, political, commercial, diplomatic, military, and historical contacts between Romania and the wider world. The authors include American, British, and Romanian scholars.
