The A to Z of Bulgaria: 223 (The A to Z Guide Series) - Softcover

Raymond Detrez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810872021 ISBN 13: 9780810872028

Publisher: Scarecrow Press (UK), 2010

Synopsis

Few states have fought as hard or as long to be established as that of the Republic of Bulgaria. The Bulgarians have over the centuries created their own principalities, kingdoms, and republics only to have them crushed by stronger entities, including the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. While recently, the communist regime was largely dominated by and overly submissive to the Soviet Union. Fortunately, about 15 years ago, a new republic arose, which began revamping the economy, reviving the political life, and forging a new place in Europe.

The A to Z of Bulgaria contains more than 600 cross-referenced entries on Bulgarian historical periods, places, terms, organizations, events, and personalities. The number of entries, dealing with historical figures and events, has been considerably enlarged, and all of the entries of the first edition that have remained were carefully updated. The newest insights of Bulgarian historiography as practiced in Bulgaria and abroad are also reflected. In addition, the book includes a brief introduction into Bulgarian history from the earliest times until mid-2005 (including the formation of the current cabinet), an easy-reference chronology of Bulgarian history, several maps, and lists of Bulgarian political parties, administrations, and leaders. A comprehensive bibliography is included to facilitate further reading on Bulgaria and Bulgarian history.

About this title

About the Author

Raymond Detrez is professor of East European history and culture and director of the Centre of Southeast European Studies at the University of Ghent.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press (UK)
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810872021
• ISBN 13: 9780810872028
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 710