A Concise History of BulgariaRichard 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