num_pages: 206
description: Bulgaria is one of the least known but most interesting of the Communist dominated countries. Closely bound to Russia ethnically and historically its development and its stresses are of peculiar importance. Apart from its political interest it is a fascinating land of mountains monasteries and ancient cities with a friendly people of great attraction.Bernard Newman knew Bulgaria well before the war and has recently visited it at length. He travelled widely and without hindrance.Many years have elapsed since a good book on Bulgaria appeared. Here it is - and it is likely to be the standard book on the country for years to come.
language: English
title: Bulgarian Background
publisher: The Travel Book Club