![]() ![]() The country that gave us Vlad Dracula, and whose citizens consider themselves descendants of ancient Rome, has traditionally preferred the status of enigmatic outsider. 'Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in Romania past and present' John Simpsonīalanced precariously on the shifting fault line between East and West, Romania's schizophrenic, often violent past is one of the great untold stories of modern Europe. He patiently untangles the complicated webs of loyalty and enmity' Literary Review 'Kenyon relates all this with verve humour. 'A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters' Misha Glenny A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. A darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. ![]()
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