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The Trial of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, May 1938

by Gheorghe Buzatu

$59.99

Rare Romanian language book (Procesul lui Corneliu Zelea Codreanu) presenting a critical historical document for twentieth century Romanian history, the transcript of the trial of Iron Guard leader Corneliu Zelea Codreanu in May, 1938.

The trial of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu in May 1938 was a turning point in interwar Romania, hastening the collapse of the country's fragile democracy and clearing the way for the royal dictatorship of Carol II.

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The trial of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu in May 1938 was a turning point in interwar Romania, hastening the collapse of the country's fragile democracy and clearing the way for the royal dictatorship of Carol II. This rare Romanian-language volume (Procesul lui Corneliu Zelea Codreanu) reproduces the transcript of the proceedings against the leader of the Iron Guard, presenting a primary source of the first importance for the political history of the period. An introductory study by Gheorghe Buzatu and Kurt W. Treptow sets the trial in its historical context. Please note that this title is available only in Romanian and is not offered in English translation. Its English-language counterpart is published by Histria as Romanian Crucible.

Gheorghe Buzatu

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Gheorghe Buzatu was director of the Institute and is the author of numerous books, including Maresalul Antonescu in fata istoriel. Kurt W. Treptow is the author of Vlad III Dracula: The Life and Times of the Historical Dracula, and editor of A History of Romania.

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