- Paperback: 310 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (Jan 9 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521616379
- ISBN-13: 978-0521616379
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 440 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #359,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Crampton, in A Concise History of Bulgaria has produced a valuable introduction to the history of the Bulgarian people and their state...R.J. Crampton's A Concise History of Bulgaria is the best short treatment of the history of Bulgaria currently available." Canadian Journal of History
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Richard Crampton presents a general introduction to Bulgaria at the cross-roads of Christendom and Islam. This concise history traces the country's growth from pre-history, through its days as the center of a powerful medieval empire and five centuries of Ottoman rule, to the political upheavals of the twentieth century which led to three wars. It highlights 1995 to 2004, a vital period during which Bulgaria endured financial meltdown, set itself seriously on the road to reform, elected its former King as prime minister, and finally secured membership in NATO and admission to the European Union. First Edition Hb (1997) 0-521-56183-3 First Edition Pb (1997) 0-521-56719-X
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The lands which now constitute the state of Bulgaria were amongst the first in Europe to witness the emergence of organised, social life. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good starting point,
By "fredfrederickson" (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Concise History of Bulgaria (Paperback)
This is an excellent book that serves its stated purpose. Most shortcomings are related to the impossibility of summing up 1400 years of history in less than 300 pages. My main qualms are (1) that the emergence of the "Macedonian Question" is not elaborated clearly enough; and (2) that for a book that continuously (and rightly) underscores the theme of territorial frustration in Bulgarian history, the maps are absolutely useless. To fill in this deficiency, I would direct the reader to the excellent _Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe_ by Dennis Hupchick and Harold Cox. They also produced a similar atlas of the Balkans. Either would work to clarify the myriad territorial complexities of Eastern European and Balkan history.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough and easy to read,
This review is from: A Concise History of Bulgaria (Paperback)
This book presents the history of this country in a surprisingly thorough manner for a shorter history book. The struggles and strife of a people and a country are excellently portrayed with clarity and a hint at the emotions they must have felt. The struggle to protect the borders of the land from powerful enemies coming from all directions provides an interesting theme which kept me reading. I was also emotionally touched by the bravery of these people in defying Hitler and refusing to send Jews to their deaths during WWII.I was inspired to begin learning in more detail about periods and events in Bulgarian History.
5.0 out of 5 stars
bulgaria rules!!!,
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This review is from: A Concise History of Bulgaria (Paperback)
ive been a big fan of bulgaria for years. i was fascinated by bulgaria since before i could walk. this is the greatest book ive ever read. really!!! you will love it too!! buy it now!!! you WONT regret it!!
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