The Romanian Peasant Revolt of 1907: A Class War Ignited

In this episode of The History of Romania, Lucas and Luna explore the Romanian Peasant Revolt of 1907, a massive uprising that shook the Kingdom of Romania. They discuss the deep-rooted causes: the unequal land distribution after the 1864 agrarian reform, the exploitative leasing system (arendășie), and the brutal response led by the government of Dimitrie Sturdza. The revolt began in northern Moldavia, sparked by Jewish leaseholder Mochi Fischer's harsh terms, but quickly turned into a general peasant insurrection targeting all landlords. The army crushed the rebellion with shocking violence, killing thousands—estimates range from 3,000 to 11,000 peasants. Lucas highlights the role of the Romanian Army, the fear of a 'peasant republic,' and the aftermath that led to minor reforms but no fundamental change. The episode also touches on the involvement of intellectuals like Nicolae Iorga and Constantin Stere, and the revolt's legacy in Romanian memory. A sobering look at the cost of rural inequality.

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