Napoleon III and the Kingdom of Romania

First published in the early 20th century, Napoleon III and the Kingdom of Romania by Stuart F. Weld examines a crucial yet often overlooked chapter in European diplomatic history—the relationship between France’s Second Empire and the emerging Romanian state. Written with scholarly precision and political insight, Weld’s study traces how Napoleon III’s foreign policy, ambition, and idealism helped shape the unification and independence of Romania in the 19th century.

Drawing from diplomatic correspondence, historical records, and contemporary accounts, Weld reveals the complex interplay of imperial interests, national awakening, and international rivalry that defined the era. His narrative captures how France’s influence, alongside the decline of Ottoman power, created a new political landscape in Eastern Europe—one that would echo through modern history.

A significant work in the study of European politics, diplomacy, and nation-building, Napoleon III and the Kingdom of Romania remains an essential reference for understanding the roots of Romanian independence and France’s role in shaping it.

Complete edition of Stuart F. Weld’s authoritative historical study

Explores the diplomacy and foreign policy of Napoleon III toward Romania

A key contribution to European political and national history

Essential for readers of diplomatic history, Romanian studies, and 19th-century Europe