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    Medieval Romanian States: From Legends to Crusades

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    Explore the fascinating formation of Wallachia, Moldova, and Dobrogea from legendary origins through centuries of invasions, diplomatic survival, and late crusading politics from Mircea the Elder to Michael the Brave.

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    The Romanian principalities pioneered what we might call 'flexible vassalage,' demonstrating that a smaller state could maintain its independence by carefully managing relationships with multiple great powers.

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