Romгўnia, 1866вђ“1947 May 2026

On August 23, 1944, as Soviet forces approached, to overthrow Antonescu, switching Romania to the Allied side.

: Despite the switch, the Red Army occupied the country, and the Soviet-backed Romanian Communist Party systematically dismantled the existing political structure. România, 1866–1947

: On December 30, 1947 , King Michael was forced to abdicate at gunpoint. The People's Republic of Romania was proclaimed, ending 81 years of Hohenzollern rule and marking the beginning of four decades of Communist rule. On August 23, 1944, as Soviet forces approached,

Romania initially remained neutral in World War I but joined the (Allies) in 1916 after being promised Transylvania and other territories. The People's Republic of Romania was proclaimed, ending

: 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)

The modern era began with the overthrow of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza in 1866. A coalition of Liberals and Conservatives replaced him with , seeking a foreign prince to stabilize the nation and curb internal political infighting.

: Despite industrial growth, the rural population suffered under a repressive land ownership system, leading to a massive uprising that was violently suppressed by the army, highlighting deep social inequalities. 3. The First World War and "Greater Romania" (1914–1927)