Translated by V. Alexandru Cojocaru and D.P. Curtin
Dalcassian Publishing Company
ISBN: 979-8-3303-4638-7
A collection of 76 letters and charters from 15th-century Wallachian rulers, including eight letters penned by Vlad III, the notorious prince who inspired the legend of ‘Dracula.’
Publisher’s Overview
This short library compiles a series of charters and letters issued by various princes of Wallachia, including Mircea I, Mihail I, Radu II, Dan II, Vlad II Dracul, Dan III, Vladislav II, and Vlad III Dracula. These texts outline customs duties, trade regulations, and the rights of Brașov merchants, aiming to protect them from unfair practices and ensure their ability to trade freely. The letters emphasize the importance of justice, fair treatment, and the consequences for those who violate these agreements. The historical context reflects the economic relations between Wallachia and the merchants of Brașov during the late medieval period.
Who is this book for?
This collection will prove invaluable for scholars of medieval Wallachian and Romanian history. Even enthusiasts of the historical Dracula may appreciate these documents from his reign, though they primarily highlight the routine aspects of governing a state.
The Translator
D.P. Curtin is the main force behind The Scriptorium Project, which has translated dozens of shorter texts from most of which deal with Christianity.
Letters of the Princes of Wallachia, 1411-1476 AD
Translated by V. Alexandru Cojocaru and D.P. Curtin
Dalcassian Publishing Company
ISBN: 979-8-3303-4638-7
A collection of 76 letters and charters from 15th-century Wallachian rulers, including eight letters penned by Vlad III, the notorious prince who inspired the legend of ‘Dracula.’
Publisher’s Overview
This short library compiles a series of charters and letters issued by various princes of Wallachia, including Mircea I, Mihail I, Radu II, Dan II, Vlad II Dracul, Dan III, Vladislav II, and Vlad III Dracula. These texts outline customs duties, trade regulations, and the rights of Brașov merchants, aiming to protect them from unfair practices and ensure their ability to trade freely. The letters emphasize the importance of justice, fair treatment, and the consequences for those who violate these agreements. The historical context reflects the economic relations between Wallachia and the merchants of Brașov during the late medieval period.
Who is this book for?
This collection will prove invaluable for scholars of medieval Wallachian and Romanian history. Even enthusiasts of the historical Dracula may appreciate these documents from his reign, though they primarily highlight the routine aspects of governing a state.
The Translator
D.P. Curtin is the main force behind The Scriptorium Project, which has translated dozens of shorter texts from most of which deal with Christianity.
You can learn more about this book from the The Scriptorium Project website.
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