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Bulgaria Moves Toward Independence Fueled by Hatred of the Turk
The article traces Bulgaria’s 30 year effort culminating in Prince Ferdinand’s proclamation of independence. It details Bulgaria’s history from San Stefano to Berlin, the lure of independence with Austrian support, and the military strength bulging with 200,000 field-ready troops and a modernized army. It also discusses regional power dynamics including Russia, Germany, Italy, and the Young Turks, with implications for access to the Straits and Mediterranean influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Berlin
Disraeli
Russia
San Stefano
Europe
Balkan Peninsula
Stephen Dushan
Tirnovo
Kosovo
Amurath
Lazarus
Balkan
Asia Minor
Turkey
Macedonia
Aegean
Rhodopes
Rumeliia
Prince
Servia
Slivuitza
Young Turks
Austria
Herzegovina
Bosnia
Italy
Germany
France
England
Rumelia
Janary
Mischkcoff
General Staff
Principality of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Baltic
Levant
Egypt
Suez
India
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Africa
Constantinople
Asia
Edward
Kingland
William