Bulgaria (World Bibliographical Series) [Hardcover]

R. J. Crampton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1851091041 | ISBN-13: 978-1851091041 | Publication Date: October 1990

Tracing the evolution of the Bulgarian state and its people, from the beginning of the Bulgarian national revival in the middle of the nineteenth century to the entry of the country into the European Union, Richard Crampton examines key political, social, and economic developments, revealing the history of a country which evolved from a backward and troublesome Balkan state to become a modern European nation. The formation of the first modern Bulgarian state in 1878 played a major role in Bulgaria's evolution, determining its stance in the two World Wars. Seeing the collapse as well as the establishment and evolution of communist rule, Bulgaria survived an often painful journey from monolithic authoritarianism to representative democracy and the market system. This book follows this journey, and analyses the development of Bulgaria's political culture, examining the emergence of radical movements, both agrarian and socialist, as well as looking at the role of religion and the position of minorities.Crampton highlights the problems and dilemmas created by the country's position situated between east and west, problems which might not be entirely solved by the country's admission to the EU.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"R.J. Crampton is the foremost English-language scholar in the field of Bulgarian history.... his book is undoubtedly an important addition to the Anglo-American literature on Bulgarian history. In fact, of all the books in this sparse field, I would say it is the most important volume to date."--Mary Neuburger, American Historical Review

"This comprehensive history of Bulgaria is excellent in every respect."--D. MacKenzie, Choice

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

R. J. Crampton is a Professor of East European History and Fellow of St Edmund Hall at Oxford University. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: ABC-Clio Inc (October 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851091041
• ISBN-13: 978-1851091041
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces

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