 Late in his life, V. A. Urechia concentrated on historical research.This led him to write and publish "Istoria românilor" ("The History of Romanians", 14 vols., 1891–1903) and "Istoria şcoalelor" ("The History of Schools", 4 vols., 1892–1901).After 1889, he also resumed activities in the area of bibliography, turning his own collection into a public library to benefit Galaţi city.