title: The Uprisings and Occupations in Iași and Bucharest During the Ottoman-Russian War of 1768–1774
abstract: The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia on the western border of the Ottoman Empire were directly exposed to the devastating effects of the eighteenth -century wars. The harsh conditions brought by war, such as disease, hunger, and famine, caused people to abandon their homes and lands, while also increasing discontent toward Ottoman administration. Russia’s protectionist policies emphasizing Orthodox identity, along with various promises, led the local population to revolt and support Russ
journal: Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi