{"title":"Keith Hitchins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Keith Hitchins collection, where you will discover the profound works of a distinguished historian renowned for his expertise in Eastern European history. Keith Hitchins is celebrated for his meticulous research and insightful analysis, which have made substantial contributions to the understanding of Romania and its historical intricacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find works such as \u003cem\u003eIonel Brătianu: Romania\u003c\/em\u003e, offering an in-depth exploration of key figures and crucial events that have shaped Romania's past. Hitchins’ books are essential for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of history and military affairs in Eastern Europe, providing readers with a comprehensive and engaging narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Keith Hitchins’ writings and enrich your understanding of the complex dynamics that have defined Eastern Europe. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a scholar, these works are invaluable resources that combine thorough scholarship with accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ionel-bratianu-romania-by-keith-hitchins-9781905791767","title":"Ionel Bratianu: Romania","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of 1918, the British War Cabinet endorsed the view of the Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, that after the war \"Austria-Hungary should be in a position to exercise a powerful influence in south-east Europe.\" These reassuring professions were the essence of hypocrisy, since the Allies had already given away, at least on paper, large chunks of Austro-Hungarian territory as bribes to potential allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1916, Romania was promised the whole of Transylvania, the Banat—both components of historic Hungary—and the Bukovina in return for her entry into the war. These promises persuaded the Romanian Prime Minister Ion Bratianu (1864-1927) to intervene in the war on the side of the Allies in 1916. He led the Romanian delegation to the Paris Peace Conference, where he insisted on those promises being fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis often-strained relations with the Big Four and the Supreme Council were further eroded when Romania invaded Hungary. Romania, however, in the end signed and adhered to the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye with Austria, Neuilly-sur-Seine with Bulgaria, the Treaty of Paris (1920), the Treaty of Trianon with Hungary, and the minorities treaty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIonel Bratianu: Romania\u003c\/em\u003e by Keith Hitchins delves into the complex political manoeuvres and the resulting geopolitical landscape during this transformative period in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000653463788,"sku":"9781905791767","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14843533482866.jpg?v=1763294020"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/keith-hitchins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}