România de la 1859 la 1914. Modele în strategia modernizării
Romania from 1859 to 1914. Models in the Modernization Strategy

Summary/Abstract: Organized, intensive and extensive modernization of Romania started after 1859 and soared after 1878. The new states in the east and south-east of Europe had to decide which model to follow in terms of geopolotics, economics, culture, military organization etc. In the following, we will detail these perspectives in an attempt to outline these models. Regardless of stage, moment, pressure, or models, Romania grew constantly. Romanian society took shape gradually, combining influences from both France and Germany. The increments of this growth vary from one stage to another both qualitatively and quantitatively. The result was a Western model of development peppered with features of European periphery and Orientalism. It is our belief that the modernization of Romania represents a significant reality as this country’s society undoubtedly grew in every aspect. The level of modernization must be carefully assessed in its context (internal and external) for each domain separately.

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