Romania in the Russo-Turkish War

Set against the backdrop of one of the defining conflicts of the nineteenth century, Romania in the Russo-Turkish War by Frederick Boyle offers a gripping firsthand account of the struggle, courage, and transformation of a young nation asserting its independence. Published shortly after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, the book chronicles Romania’s crucial role in the campaign, from the mobilization of its army to the decisive battles that led to the liberation of the Balkans from Ottoman control.

Boyle, a journalist and observer of rare insight, combines military reportage with cultural and political reflection, describing not only the march of armies but also the spirit of a people awakening to national destiny. His vivid depictions of battlefields, fortresses, and the Romanian landscape capture both the heroism and the human cost of war.

At once historical document and narrative of nationhood, this work stands as one of the earliest English-language tributes to Romania’s emergence as a modern state, forged in the crucible of courage and sacrifice.

Complete edition of Frederick Boyle’s 19th-century eyewitness chronicle

Details Romania’s role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878

Combines war correspondence, history, and cultural observation

Essential for readers of military history, Balkan studies, and Romanian national history