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100 1 _aWilkinson, William,
_d-1836
245 1 3 _aAn account of the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia :
_bwith various political observations relating to them
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-25
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"An Account of the Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia" by William Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the geographical, political, and economic landscapes of Wallachia and Moldavia, exploring their rich history, governance, and societal structures. The author, having served as the British consul in Bucharest, offers unique insights gained from his time in the region and emphasizes its significance within the broader political context of Europe. The opening of this account begins with a preface, discussing the unique position of Wallachia and Moldavia in Europe, influenced by their historical ties to the Ottoman Empire and neighboring states. Wilkinson outlines his intentions to provide a detailed description of the two provinces, focusing on their geographical layout and historical evolution from ancient Dacian tribes to their contemporary state around the early 19th century. He sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the political and social dynamics in these principalities, hinting at the tensions between local governance and Turkish authority, as well as the vibrant culture and economic potential waiting to be unleashed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1820
653 _aEastern question (Balkan)
653 _aRomania
653 _aWallachia
653 _aMoldavia
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001238610
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68612
999 _c109416
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