Bulgaria is a unique country with a varied history and an exciting modern persona. This book examines Bulgaria’s past as well as how it functions in today’s political and global climate. It gives an in-depth overview of the various aspects that make up the country, including its geography, economy, traditions, customs, and celebrations. Full of colorful photographs and up-to-date information about the country, this is an excellent resource for readers eager to learn about other parts of the world.

A look at Bulgaria since the fall of communism.

During World War II, even though Bulgaria was an ally of the Third Reich, it never deported its Jewish community. Until recently, this image of the country as an heroic exception has prevailed—despite the murder of almost all Jews living in Bulgarian-occupied territories. Nadège Ragaru presents a riveting archival investigation of the origins and perpetuation of Bulgaria's heroic narrative, restoring Jewish voices to the story. Translated from the original French edition. On publication this book is available as an Open Access eBook under the Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND.