Romania's Golden Age: Queen Marie and the Great Union

In 1918, Romania achieved its greatest territorial expansion, uniting Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Old Kingdom. This episode focuses on Queen Marie of Romania, the glamorous and politically astute British-born consort who became the face of the Great Union. From her diplomatic efforts at the Paris Peace Conference to her iconic role in the Alba Iulia assembly, discover how Marie leveraged her royal charisma to secure Romania's borders. We also explore the controversial Treaty of Trianon, the rise of Greater Romania, and the challenges of integrating diverse populations into one nation. Featuring names like King Ferdinand I, Ion I.C. Brătianu, and the National Assembly of Alba Iulia, this episode unpacks the heady days of 1918-1920 and the compromises that sowed future discord.

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