Cyrus’s Fall from Grace
Despite his success, Cyrus remained humble and cautious. He often said, “I do not like Fortune when she smiles too much.” However, his good...
Renewed Activity of the Macedonian Committee
Despite past difficulties, the Macedonian Committee has renewed its efforts and is actively preparing for a possible uprising. In Bulgaria, their revolutionary work is...
Early Problems in the Macedonian Committee
Until 1901, some leaders of the Macedonian Committee were dishonest and caused the committee to lose respect. The former president, Boris Sarafoff, was known...
Failure of the Treaty of Berlin
Not a single rule in the Treaty of Berlin has been truly followed by the Turkish authorities. Although the treaty demanded many reforms, none...
The Secret Annex to the Treaty
The secret part of the treaty explains how the land gained from Turkey in Europe should be managed. It talks about all the territory...
The Need to Reject the Treaty of Bucharest
If honor is to be restored in the Balkans, the Treaty of Bucharest must be rejected. This treaty broke two important agreements and is...
The Balkans for the People of the Balkans
Even the Times newspaper in November 1912 agreed with Gladstone’s idea: "The Balkans for the people of the Balkans." Until then, Russia never believed...
The Transformation of the BWU’s Goals (1921)
In 1921, the Bulgarian Women's Union (BWU) changed its goals to focus on achieving full civil and political rights for women, including the right...
Demand for Equal Education for Girls and Boys
In the 1890s, women's societies in Bulgaria began to push for equal education for girls and boys in high school. They wanted the same...
Women’s Organizations in Bulgaria A Growing Movement
Women's organizations in Bulgaria were created as a result of internal changes in society, but foreign influences also played a role in changing traditional...
