The Modernization of the Romanian Space, in a European Context, Reflected in the Political Language of the Middle of the Nineteenth Century Cover Image

The Modernization of the Romanian Space, in a European Context, Reflected in the Political Language of the Middle of the Nineteenth Century
The Modernization of the Romanian Space, in a European Context, Reflected in the Political Language of the Middle of the Nineteenth Century

Author(s): Antoaneta-Ancuţa Braşoveanu
Subject(s): Politics and Identity
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: 48 movement; France; loans, politics; liberal discourses;

Summary/Abstract: The modernization of the Romanian space from the beginning of the 19th century, in the European context, having as source of inspiration the French model, in particular, took place at all levels of development, being reflected both in the forms of social organization and in the language used. The modern Romanian political lexicon has its origins in the middle of the 19th century. The ‘48 period reprezented a hot spot in the development of the political vocabulary used in the Romanian space. The current that bears the name of ’48 movement found its promoter in the Romanian bourgeoisie, a social category in formation, and embodied in the country, in the three Romanian principalities: Wallachia, Moldavia and Transylvania, the form of ideology both through the programs of the secret society Brotherhood and through the reform documents of the revolution from 1848, respectively 1849, such as: in the Proclamation from Islaz in Wallachia, in the Wishes of the national party of Moldavia from Moldavia, but also in the program of the Popular Assembly from Blaj in Transylvania.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 29-40
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English