Criticism
Though his diverse theories have been rejected by some mainstream historians, Neagu Djuvara remains one of the most influential Romanian historians of the 20th century, encouraging a critical approach to researching Romanian history and history in general. His work has been dismissed as "anti-Romanian" and he has been accused by prominent nationalist political figures of being a negative influence on Romanian self-perception and the perception of Romanians outside of Romania.
He has also encountered resistance in putting forward his theories by fellow historians who, by his own account, regard him as an "amateur". Djuvara's credentials are, however, verified, and his works have seen increased support in recent years, largely due to his popularity in Romania.
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