Saksagan
The River Morava and Its Trade
By the River Morava, many of the goods of Servia and part of Bulgaria are carried down into the Danube, from where they are...
Journey to Baditzna and Changing Customs
From there we traveled onward to Baditzna, where I first noticed a clear change in the dress of the women. Their clothing appeared unusual...
A Brief Account of Early Travels in Southeastern Europe
This text is the title and dedication of a travel book published in London in 1673. The book was written by Edward Brown, a...
Introduction to the Bibliography
This bibliography brings together important books and academic studies about Bulgarian history, politics, culture, literature, and society. The listed works were written by Bulgarian...
The Structure of the National Assembly
Under the Communist Constitution, Bulgaria has only one legislative body, called the National Assembly. This is different from the system in the Soviet Union,...
The Bulgarian National Struggle in Macedonia
Evidence of Bulgarian Religious Life
During the time of Ottoman rule, the Bulgarian people in Macedonia gave clear proof of their national identity through religion....
Small Nations and Their Right to Freedom
Mr. Asquith’s View on Nationalities
According to Mr. Asquith, small nations should be valued and respected not only because of their size but because of...
Travel in Greece Comforts and Challenges
A Land for the Adventurous
Greece is not a country for those who expect luxury and comfort. The natural scenery is far more appealing than...
King Michael’s First Reign
A Modern Reformer
Michael, a member of the Obrenovitch family, became King of Servia and proved to be a wise and progressive leader. He was...
Karageorge Builds a New Servia
After successfully driving out the Turks, Karageorge (Black George) established a liberal monarchy in Servia. He knew that he lacked formal education and experience,...
