The Paradigmatic Polyvalence of Romanian Historiography Past and Present-Themes, Authors, Orientations

After the Second World War and during the last half of century, the Romanian historiography has gone through transformations similar to those of the Romanian society as a whole. It is a period during which, it is true, in this historical context, politics have dictated in a considerable manner-but not overwhelmingly and exclusively-, in outlining the directions and the content of the thematic approaches of historiography. Romania's return, after the events of December 1989, to the democratic multiparty system has also positively influenced historiography. Practically, there is no fracture in its evolution: besides recognized historians, new researchers stand out; new research centers are created; new subjects are approached thanks to the opening of the Archives (especially regarding socialist Romania); a real 'boom' of published books happens and Romanian historians participate intensively to international specialty meetings.