Romгўnia, 1866вђ“1947 -

: General Ion Antonescu took power in 1940, forced Carol II to abdicate in favor of his son, King Michael I , and aligned Romania with the Axis powers during the invasion of the Soviet Union. 5. The Fall of the Monarchy (1944–1947)

: To counter Russian influence, Carol I secretly joined the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) in 1883. România, 1866–1947

This report covers the transformative period of modern Romanian history between 1866 and 1947, a timeframe largely defined by the reign of the and the nation’s pursuit of independence, territorial expansion, and modernization before the onset of Communist rule. 1. The Foundation of Modern Romania (1866–1881) : General Ion Antonescu took power in 1940,

: In 1938, King Carol II abolished the parliamentary system and established a personal dictatorship to counter growing political extremism. This report covers the transformative period of modern

The interwar period was marked by democratic struggle and the rise of the far-right .