In Transylvania (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

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9781334283833: In Transylvania (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A historical account of how post–World War I reforms reshaped Catholic and Greek Catholic life in Transylvania, with lasting impact on families, schools, and faith.

In the aftermath of war, property seizures, new agrarian laws, and discrimination reshaped life for Catholic communities in Transylvania. The text details how expropriations and confiscations undermined church income, crippled denominational schools, and forced many Catholics from their homes. It also examines the pressures on Greek Catholics under Roumanian rule and the broader toll on religious freedom and education.

  • Shows how land reform and state bonds affected the finances of churches and chapels.
  • Describes the closures and struggles of Catholic schools and the shift to Roumanian education.
  • Documents the harassment, imprisonment, and violence faced by clergy and lay Catholics.
  • Explains tensions between Roman and Greek Catholic communities and the role of Rome in the region’s church life.
Ideal for readers of modern European history, religious studies, and studies of minority rights in postwar Eastern Europe. Transylvania After the Empire is a focused look at a pivotal moment when reform, nationalism, and faith collided in a borderland region, shaping Catholic and Greek Catholic life for generations.

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9780267951277: In Transylvania (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0267951272 ISBN 13 :  9780267951277
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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