
Area Handbook for Bulgaria
by Violeta D. Baluyut William Giloane Anne K. Long James M. Moore Neda A. Walpole Eugene K. Keefe
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Exploring the 3 Classic Handbooks on Bulgaria, Albania, and Romania is an enlightening anthology that encapsulates the multifaceted cultural, historical, and geopolitical landscapes of these three nations. The collection adeptly traverses a spectrum of literary styles, from meticulous historical analyses to insightful cultural commentaries, all penned with a scholarly finesse. The works within this anthology highlight the interwoven tapestry of the Balkans, offering perspectives on both the shared and distinct narratives of these countries. The editors have curated a selection that features st...
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- AREA HANDBOOK
- for
- BULGARIA
- Coauthors Eugene K. Keefe Violeta D. Baluyut William Giloane Anne K. Long James M. Moore, Jr. Neda A. Walpole
- Research completed August 1973 First Edition Published 1974
- FOREWORD
- PREFACE
- COUNTRY SUMMARY
- BULGARIA
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- LIST OF TABLES
- SECTION I. SOCIAL CHAPTER 1
- GENERAL CHARACTER OF THE SOCIETY
- CHAPTER 2
- HISTORICAL SETTING
- CHAPTER 3
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND POPULATION
- CHAPTER 4
- SOCIAL SYSTEM
- CHAPTER 5
- LIVING CONDITIONS
- CHAPTER 6
- EDUCATION
- CHAPTER 7
- ARTISTIC AND INTELLECTUAL EXPRESSION
- SECTION II. POLITICAL CHAPTER 8
- GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM
- CHAPTER 9
- POLITICAL DYNAMICS
- CHAPTER 10
- FOREIGN RELATIONS
- CHAPTER 11
- MASS COMMUNICATIONS
- SECTION III. ECONOMIC CHAPTER 12
- CHARACTER AND STRUCTURE OF THE ECONOMY
- CHAPTER 13
- AGRICULTURE
- CHAPTER 14
- INDUSTRY
- SECTION IV. NATIONAL SECURITY CHAPTER 15
- PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY
- CHAPTER 16
- ARMED FORCES
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Section I. Social
- Section II. Political
- Section III. Economic
- Section IV. National Security
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX
- PUBLISHED AREA HANDBOOKS
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