Romгўnia, 1866вђ“1947 May 2026

: Following Carol I's death in 1914, Ferdinand I led the country through the war and was crowned King of all Romanians in 1922. 4. Political Turmoil and the Second World War (1930–1944)

On August 23, 1944, as Soviet forces approached, to overthrow Antonescu, switching Romania to the Allied side. România, 1866–1947

: Under pressure from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, Romania was forced to cede Northern Transylvania to Hungary, Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the USSR, and Southern Dobruja to Bulgaria. : Following Carol I's death in 1914, Ferdinand

: To counter Russian influence, Carol I secretly joined the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) in 1883. : Under pressure from Nazi Germany and the

For a more granular look at the socioeconomic shifts during this period, you may find Keith Hitchins' comprehensive history a valuable resource for further study. Rumania 1866-1947 (Oxford History of Modern Europe)

: On December 30, 1947 , King Michael was forced to abdicate at gunpoint. The People's Republic of Romania was proclaimed, ending 81 years of Hohenzollern rule and marking the beginning of four decades of Communist rule.