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Histria was an important center of culture, commerce, and civilization in the ancient world, located on the Black
Sea coast, near the mouth of the Danube. Histria Books continues the legacy of its namesake, publishing general
interest books, fiction and literature, and children’s books, as well as scholarly books in a broad range of categories.
Originally established in 1996 as an academic publisher, Histria Books is now an independent publishing house with offices in Las Vegas and Palm Beach. Our imprints include:
• Vita Histria – an imprint dedicated to academic books on a wide range of subjects;
• Gaudium Publishing – an imprint dedicated to books on contemporary lifestyle, culture, sports, and politics, as well as biography and autobiography;
• The Center for Romanian Studies – an imprint dedicated to books on the history and culture of Romania, affiliated with The Center for Romanian Studies;
• Addison & Highsmith Publishers – an imprint dedicated to works of adult fiction, including historical fiction, science fiction, detective novels, and other categories of fiction.
• Histria Kids – an imprint dedicated to books for children and young adults.
Titles published by Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Casemate Group. Books published under the imprints of Histria Books may be purchased from all major book retailers, as well as directly at HistriaBooks.com. Histria Books is a proud member of PubWest and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), dedicated to excellence in publishing.

The Center for Romanian Studies is an independent academic and cultural institute with the mission to promote knowledge of the history, literature, and culture of Romania in the world. The publishing program of the Center is affiliated with Histria Books. Contributions from scholars from around the world are welcome. For more information contact us at info@centerforromanianstudies.com

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Scanderbeg: A History of George Castriota and the Albanian Resistance to Islamic Expansion in Fifteenth Century Europe

by A.K. Brackob

The struggle of the Albanian people led by George Castriota Scanderbeg to defend Europe against the assault of the Ottoman Turks has been much celebrated. For a quarter of a century, from 1443 until his death in 1468, he used his military prowess to thwart the efforts of the most powerful Empire in the world at the time to subdue his tiny country.

Targeted as a Spy: The Surveillance of an American Diplomat in Communist Romania

by Ernest H. Latham, Jr.

An often overlooked aspect of the Cold War was the extent of diplomatic espionage that went on in the countries behind the Iron Curtain. Every Western diplomat stationed in the Soviet bloc was targeted as a spy by the security apparatus in these countries. Now with the opening of archives in Eastern Europe, the extent of this diplomatic espionage is revealed for the first time.

The Forest of the Hanged

by Liviu Rebreanu

This classic Romanian novel lends valuable psychological insight into the tragic situation confronting minorities in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I. It is the story of Apostol Bologa, a middle-class Romanian officer serving in the Austro-Hungarian army who undergoes a transformation as his sense of national consciousness awakens, leading him to make a critical choice that many faced during this era.

A beautifully illustrated edition

The Green Shirts and the Others: A History of Fascism in Hungary and Romania

by Nicholas M. Nagy-Talavera

This book is a revised edition of Nicholas M. Nagy-Talavera’s classic work originally published by the Hoover Institution Press in 1970. The author presents an objective account of the history of the two countries from 1918 to 1945 and the role of fascist movements during these years. This book is the standard work in English on the history of fascism in Romania and Hungary.

Nicolae Iorga: A Biography

by Nicholas M. Nagy-Talavera

The Romanian historian Nicolae Iorga played a critical role in the history of his country for more than fifty years until his tragic death in 1940. The author of more than 1,200 books and 20,000 articles, Iorga was one of the most prolific scholars of all time. Based on archival sources and family documents, this book is the first biography to present a complete portrait of the world-renowned historian Nicolae Iorga.

The Struggle against Russia in the Romanian Principalities: A Problem in Anglo-Turkish Diplomacy, 1821-1854

by Radu R. Florescu

With the expansion of Russia in the Balkans, amidst the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the struggle against Russia in the Romanian principalities, supported by Anglo-Turkish diplomacy, took on international significance. This book makes a significant contribution to nineteenth century European diplomatic history.

Relapse into Bondage: Political Memoirs of a Romanian Diplomat, 1918-1947

by Alexandru Cretzianu
edited by Sherman David Spector

Relapse into Bondage is the political memoir of Alexandru Cretzianu, a key Romanian diplomat during the interwar period and World War II. Cretzianu’s memoirs are a gold mine of information for those interested in all aspects of Romanian foreign policy during this critical period in twentieth century history, as well as in European diplomatic history generally.

Vlad III Dracula: The Life and Times of the Historical Dracula

by Kurt W. Treptow

This book, widely regarded as the authoritative biography of the historical Dracula, presents the life and times of this remarkable personality of medieval Europe. The author uses Romanian, Turkish, Russian, and German sources in reconstructing the history of this famous prince, providing the reader with a better understanding of this enigmatic figure of medieval history and the times in which he lived.

Dracula: Essays on the Life and Times of Vlad the Impaler

This book includes a wide range of studies on the life and times of Vlad III Dracula by leading historians and scholars from around the world. It presents a diversity of viewpoints, allowing the reader to understand the different historical perspectives with which Vlad is viewed in modern historiography. It also includes a wealth of supplementary materials, essential for anyone interested in learning about the life of Vlad the Impaler.

A History of Romania: Land, People Civilization

by Nicolae Iorga

This book is not a typical historical account of a nation’s past, reciting dates, personalities, and events. Rather, it is an intimate portrait of a land and its people written by its greatest historian. Much like Herodotus in antiquity, Iorga can be considered “the father of history” for his country. Like a true artist, he paints a portrait of Romania, bringing to life the complex history of this fascinating land.

When Angels Sing: Poetry and Prose of Magda Isanos

Illustrated by Alexandra Chiriță
Postscript by Elisabeta Isanos-Goian

Although her death at the tender age of 28 ended her promising literary career prematurely, Magda Isanos (1916-1944) ranks among the greatest poets of Romanian literature. When Angels Sing presents, for the first time, English language versions of her writings, revealing their beauty, sensitivity, and aura of mysticism, along with a premonition of impending doom.

Bugs and Bullets: The True Story of an American Doctor on the Eastern Front during World War I

by Joseph Breckinridge-Bayne
edited by Ernest Latham

The memoir of a doctor who spent two years combating disease and epidemics, dealing with the horrors of war from behind enemy lines on the Eastern Front. Bayne worked at a military hospital in Bucharest, then took his services to villages outside the capital. After the war, he returned with the Red Cross to help to reign in the typhoid epidemic.

Poems and Prose of Mihai Eminescu

edited by A.K. Brackob
illustrated by Ioana Lupușoru

This new edition of poems and prose by Mihai Eminescu commemorates the 130th anniversary of the death of Romania’s national poet. This book includes a selection of the best English-language renditions of poems and prose by this remarkable cultural figure of the 19th century, whom the British writer George Bernard Shaw once referred to as “the Moldavian who raised the XVIII-XIX fin de siècle from its grave.”

Odessa, 1941-1944: A Case Study of Soviet Territory under Foreign Rule

by Alexander Dallin

A comprehensive study of the Romanian administration in Odessa and Transnistria. It draws a sharp contrast between occupation policies in Odessa and Transnistria, which was under Romanian administration, and those of the Nazi-occupied areas of the Soviet Union. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the occupation of Soviet territory during World War II and its consequences.

Romanian / Limba Româna: A Course in Modern Romanian

by James E. Augerot

This comprehensive course in modern Romanian is intended for anyone interested in learning this Eastern Romance language. Its purpose is to provide English speakers interested in Romania with a comprehensive course in the language. Designed by a leading American linguist, this textbook will be of great use at universities throughout the English-speaking world where Romanian is taught

Mircea the Old

by A.K. Brackob

One of the greatest leaders in Romanian history, Mircea the Old comes to life in this new book. Although his grandson, Vlad the Impaler, has acquired much greater international fame, Mircea the Old was the most significant ruler to sit on the throne of the small principality of Wallachia during the Middle Ages. During his reign from 1386 to 1418, Mircea consolidated the political and administrative structure of his principality and maintained its independence.

John Hunyadi
Defender of Christendom

by Camil Mureșanu

This biography explores the life and times of John Hunyadi who became a hero not only to Romanians and Hungarians but to all the peoples of the Balkans. He led Christian forces in the great battles of the epoch, including Varna in 1444 and Kosovo in 1448. His last great victory occurred when he conducted the successful defense of Belgrade against the Turks in 1456 for which Pope Calixtus III declared him an “Athlete of Christ.”

The Red Army in Romania

by Constantin Hlihor, Ioan Scurtu

The Red Army in Romania is the first comprehensive study of the Soviet occupation of Romanian territory in 1940-1941, and its occupation of the country at the end of World War II, which lasted until Soviet troops withdrew from the country in 1958. Based on previously unavailable archival sources, it explores the occupation policies of the Red Army and Soviet policy in Eastern Europe generally at the end of World War II.

The Origins of the Changos

by Dumitru Mărtinaș

The term Chango (Csángó) refers to a population whose ethnic origin has been the subject of much controversy. Most Changos live on the territory of Romania, the largest number in Moldavia. Many are bilingual, speaking Romanian and Magyar, and their religion is Catholic. This book makes an important contribution to the scholarly discussion of the origin of the Changos and sheds new light on the history of this little known, but fascinating people.

Revelations of Byzantium: The Monasteries and Painted Churches of Northern Moldavia

by Alan Ogden

The monasteries and painted churches of Moldavia stand today as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Romanian people. This full-color album presents these monuments, unique in the world, and demonstrated how they reflect a cultural legacy inherited from Byzantium and the Roman Empire.

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Histria Books is an independent publishing house with offices in Las Vegas and Palm Beach. Our academic imprints include The Center for Romanian Studies and Vita Histria. Titles published under the imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Casemate Group. The Center for Romanian Studies is an independent academic research institute with the mission to promote knowledge of the history and culture of Romania in the world. It welcomes collaboration by scholars from around the world. Publications of the Center for Romanian Studies are published under an exclusive arrangement with Histria Books. For more information visit HistriaBooks.com. ASEEES Participants receive 15% off your order between now and November 30 using coupon code ASEES15 at checkout.

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