Area Handbook for Bulgaria

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Area Handbook for Bulgaria

by Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, Neda A. Walpole

EN·~14 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
1

AREA HANDBOOK - for - BULGARIA

0:54
2

FOREWORD

1:38
3

PREFACE

1:55
4

COUNTRY SUMMARY

5:45
5

BULGARIA

2:27
6

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:23
7

LIST OF TABLES

1:44
8

SECTION I. SOCIAL - CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL CHARACTER OF THE SOCIETY

22:14
9

CHAPTER 2 - HISTORICAL SETTING

1:21:41
10

CHAPTER 3 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND POPULATION

1:07:46

Description

This handbook offers a concise yet thorough snapshot of Bulgaria as it stood in the early 1970s. Aimed at military personnel, diplomats, and anyone needing a reliable reference, it outlines the country’s political structure, economic framework, social fabric, and defence institutions without editorializing or policy advice.

The guide begins with a geographic portrait—mountainous west, fertile plains along the Danube, and a climate that straddles continental and Mediterranean influences. It then weaves in the historical path from the pre‑communist kingdom to the post‑war People’s Republic, highlighting how Soviet ties shaped industry, trade, and foreign relations. Detailed tables, maps, and a modest glossary help newcomers navigate unfamiliar terms, while an extensive bibliography points listeners toward deeper research.

Even though the material reflects the knowledge available in the early‑70s, the authors stress that the factual base may evolve, inviting updates and corrections. Listeners will come away with a clear, balanced understanding of Bulgaria’s role in the Balkans during a pivotal era of the Cold War.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (859K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-05-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the authors

EK

Eugene K. Keefe

1922–2005

A career Army officer and Soviet expert, he later helped shape a long-running series of country handbooks used by U.S. government readers. His books are practical, wide-ranging guides to the politics, history, and daily life of places across Europe and beyond.

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Violeta D. Baluyut

b. 1936

Best known as a coauthor of Area Handbook for Bulgaria, she helped shape a detailed, practical guide to Bulgarian society, politics, and culture. Her work sits in the long-running Foreign Area Studies tradition of writing clear, research-based country handbooks.

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William Giloane

Best known as a contributor to the classic mid-20th-century "Area Handbook" series, this writer helped map out the history, politics, and culture of Eastern European countries for general and specialist readers alike. His surviving public record is sparse, but his books remain widely available through digital libraries.

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Anne K. Long

Known for clear, research-driven writing on international affairs, this author contributed to reference works that helped readers make sense of politics, society, and strategy. Her work reflects a practical, informative style shaped by serious academic and policy interests.

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James M. Moore

James M. Moore

Known for practical engineering writing and detailed country studies, this author worked across very different subjects with a clear, instructional approach. His books range from factory planning to collaborative area handbooks on Eastern Europe.

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Neda A. Walpole

Known for helping create detailed country studies in the Cold War era, this writer contributed to practical reference books on Eastern Europe and beyond. Her work reached readers through the long-running Area Handbook series and later became available through Project Gutenberg.

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