num_pages: 312
description: 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
language: English
title: A Concise History of Bulgaria
titlecomplete: A Concise History of Bulgaria (Cambridge Concise Histories)
genres: Nonfiction, History, Bulgaria, European History
ratings_count: 175
series: Cambridge Concise Histories
publisher: Cambridge University Press