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Roumania’s early history--Michael the Brave--Stephen the Great--A Spartan mother--Brancovan’s noble efforts bring about his end--Oppression promotes union--Greek extortion--Russia and Turkey--The westernising of Roumania--The Treaty of Paris--The European Commission--The new State of Roumania--Prince Cuza and his fall--The siege of Plevna--Roumania’s present aims.