Bulgaria and Europe
Shifting Identities
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Anthem Press
Published:1st Oct '11
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The first study to provide a comprehensive, long-term analysis of Bulgaria's relationship with the European continent, with a strong focus on its impact on Bulgarian national identity.
'Bulgaria and Europe: Shifting Identities' offers a comprehensive analysis of Bulgaria's relationship with the European continent, focusing particularly on its accession to the EU and the aftermath.
‘Bulgaria and Europe: Shifting Identities’ offers a unique analysis of Bulgaria’s relationship with the European continent. Katsikas examines how Bulgarian historiography and literature over the centuries have created differing conceptions of Europe and, in the process, shaped the country’s own shifting identity. Through his analysis, he provides the broader cultural context and historical perspective required in order to understand the country’s EU accession process as well as its aftermath. This work ultimately addresses what has arguably been the key question facing Bulgaria in the post-Cold War period: 'Are we European?'
‘This edited volume serves as an ideal introduction to those interested in understanding where Bulgaria is coming from, where it stands today, and where it may be heading. […] The focus on shifting identities and perceptions is an integral part of the volume, with all the contributors shedding light on the ways that the relationship between the Bulgarian state and society and Europe and the EU have changed. This is a well-written and thoroughly researched addition to the literature on Bulgarian history and politics, and will be of interest both to Balkan and to EU scholars.’ —Alexandros Nafpliotis, London School of Economics, ‘European History Quarterly’ Book Reviews
ISBN: 9780857284198
Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 26mm
Weight: 590g
270 pages