A. T. Laurian, editor şi redactor la Magazin istoric pentru Dacia
A. T. Laurian: publisher and editor of Magazin Istoric Pentru Dacia (Historical Magazine For Dacia)

Summary/Abstract: A.T. Laurian’s historical synthesis is the expression of his polyvalent experience. In his vision, history is meant to offer to the national credo the background that is necessary for its being, to reshape the collective mind, and create a new pattern of the national identity. History therefore has to be proved scientifically. Magazin istoric pentru Dacia is a very good model for the new way of tackling history. The number of its printed copies was high enough for that epoch, and it was widespread enough throughout the entire territory of Romania. It is a modern result that emphasizes precise accumulations at epistemological and methodological level, a tendency towards novelty, and a straightening towards the reader. The present study has in view the circumstances that made the editing of the Magazine possible in the years that preceded the Revolution of 1848. An important element is represented by the contribution that Laurian brought to this historical review by comparison with the role played by his associate, Nicolae Bălcescu. The discussion is necessary because ulterior exegesis did Laurian an injustice because of Bălcescu’s after-fame. Another part of the study examines the content of Magazine’s programme, and displays its modern characteristic. The structure of the periodical - as the “Prospectus” reveals it – displays Laurian and Bălcescu’s epistemological vision upon history. The Magazine also served as model for the alphabetic transition that represented the main concern of Laurian’s cultural intercessions. A.T. Laurian published in Magazin istoric pentru Dacia new documents, articles, and historical synthesis with a view to popularizing the historical information, scientific studies, reviews, reading notes, announcements, etc. Laurian is considered the founder of epigraphy because of his work. In addition, mention should be made about his general interest in the auxiliary sciences and ancient history. The Magazine enjoyed a widespread diffusion and a great impact. It was something that Laurian constantly wanted to achieve, and the public audience is one of the advantages that he gained in comparison with his predecessors.

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