A Concise History of Bulgaria (Cambridge Concise Histories) 2nd Edition

It is not easy to write a concise history of a nation that is over 1300 years old but this account takes that time frame and boils it into an easy to follow account of the Bulgarians. One of the most important, yet unheralded, countries in Europe is dealt with in a manner that would make the Bulgarians proud of its history. Although embroiled in wars, external occupations and internal strife for much of its history; a rich and diverse cultural heritage has remained intact throughout Bulgaria. This history of Bulgaria should be read by any student of European history as it tends to unlock the rich vault of Eastern European history and its influence throughout the world.

Bought for a friend. They liked it (they are Bulgarian).

R. J. Crampton has written what is probably the definitive history of Bulgaria for the English speaking reader, this is a good summary of that textbook. If you want a more detailed version he has it, but this is a great place to start and for many is all that you will need/want to know. I lived in Bulgaria for a few years and read this before I went, then I read it while I was living there and again once I had left. It is a great work.

Excellent text

A brief and serviceable history of a national state forged in the Middle Ages that has reemerged from the shadow of two faded empires : the Ottomans and the Soviets. This book provides useful information with little nuance about Bulgaria's national experience as it struggled for its political and ecclesiastical identity in a region dominated by hostile neighbors and great power politics. The latter part about national politics in the post Communist period is opaque and a little dated, but generally this is a good introduction to the country and its history, as well as its economy. I recommend it to those who wish to understand Bulgaria's role in the region, the EU and NATO - but don't stop here.

I have always wanted to visit Romania but for now I can only "achieve" my dream through this book. Bulgaria is such a fascinating country for me... This is a pretty good book, it has a lot of informative details.

Concise yet comprehensive and perfect for a this tourist wanting to know more about the history of this oft-contended land.

This is a very thorough book covering the whole history of Bulgaria in one volume. I would have liked more information about the mediaeval period such as Tsar Samuel's empire.