History of the Modern Revolutions of Wallachia

First published in 1718, Anton-Maria del Chiaro’s History of the Modern Revolutions of Wallachia stands as one of the earliest and most invaluable chronicles of Romania’s political upheavals, princely courts, and Ottoman intrigues during the early 18th century.

An Italian scholar and former secretary to Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu, del Chiaro witnessed firsthand the dramatic events that reshaped Wallachia, one of the three historic Romanian principalities. His account vividly portrays the conspiracies, betrayals, executions, and shifting alliances that defined the region’s struggle for autonomy under Ottoman suzerainty. Rich in observation and moral reflection, his narrative illuminates not only the dangers of despotism but the endurance of a nation caught between empire and independence.

Part historical record, part political memoir, History of the Modern Revolutions of Wallachia remains a cornerstone of Romanian historiography and early modern diplomacy, written with the precision of a court insider and the insight of a European humanist.

Complete and unabridged edition of Anton-Maria del Chiaro’s 1718 classic

Authentic firsthand account of Wallachian politics, Ottoman rule, and the fall of Prince Brâncoveanu

A vital resource for students of Romanian history, 18th-century Europe, and political intrigue

Essential reading for collectors of Eastern European chronicles, diplomatic memoirs, and historical literature