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| Language: | Romanian, Moldovan |
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Zenodo
2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19091672 |
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- <p>Alexandru Marghiloman (1854–1925) was one of the most prominent figures on the Romanian political stage <br>during the transitional period between the 19th and early 20th centuries. Contemporary perceptions of him were deeply polarized, <br>ranging from laudatory praise – which portrayed him as a homo regius and a “providential man” – to vehement criticism, branding <br>him with serious accusations such as being an “agent of German interests” or a “traitor to his people and country”.<br>Modern historiography offers a more nuanced reassessment of his role, depicting him as a statesman who acted with responsi<br>bility and discernment. He is seen as someone who prioritized the national interest over personal gain, making high-risk decisions <br>to ensure the continuity of the Romanian state and the fulfillment of the national ideal. This study aims to investigate the represen<br>tations and impressions associated with the “Wallachian lord” in the political discourse and public sphere of his time, focusing on <br>how this figure was received and interpreted by both ideological supporters and opponents, as well as by the general public.</p>