General Nicolae Rădescu: New Sources, New Perspectives, 1940s–1950s
Department
History and Philosophy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-20-2018
Abstract
In this article, I share the story of General Nicolae Rădescu (1877–1953), a desolate, rebellious, rigid yet highly spiritual man trapped in a dramatic life, moving between political statesmanship and mystical illusions, tragedy and heroism, loyalty and betrayal. A highly decorated general, former prime minster of Romania, and chief of general staff during the last years of the Second World War, the leader of the Romanian opposition who ended up in exile, banished from political life. He died on ‘other shores’, alone, and in poverty.
Journal Title
History
Journal ISSN
0018-2648
Volume
103
Issue
357
First Page
610
Last Page
627
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1111/1468-229x.12626
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