This book tells the little known story of Dacia, the powerful and rich land that became Transylvania and Romania. This book revives the Dacian history and contributes to our understanding of the region as it is today. Ion Grumeza, whose family name is Dacian, is a Romanian-born historian and scholar. He lived in Romania until 1972, when he emigrated to the United States and became a citizen. He is the author of Admiring the Goose Steps: How Hitler Succeeded in Intimidating the World Powers.