Power Without Order
Outside the influence of the church, there was often no clear system of law or organized authority. Instead, society was […]
Introduction Focus of Old Histories
In many old historical writings, the progress of ordinary people was not seen as very important. Historians of past ages
Problems with Too Many Subdivisions in History
In many historical works, the structure of the narrative is very important. A clear and continuous structure helps the reader
The Problem with Traditional History Writing
Many historical essays focus mainly on kings, heroes, and great events, but they often forget the daily life of ordinary
Understanding Heroes and Villains
A reader can better understand and appreciate the virtues of a hero or condemn the crimes of a tyrant if
The Focus of Traditional History
History, as it is usually written, often focuses only on causes—the events, decisions, and actions of rulers—without examining their effects
Prefatory Essay War and History
The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of constant warfare across Europe. These wars affected almost the entire Christian
Infant Mortality in Bulgaria (1944–1977)
Infant mortality is an important measure of a country’s health and social conditions. In the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, significant
Infant Mortality and Maternal Health
Since the Socialist Revolution, Bulgaria has made great progress in infant and maternal health. The infant mortality rate dropped from
Control of Communicable and Parasitic Diseases
After the Socialist Revolution, Bulgaria organized a systematic and planned health program to control communicable and parasitic diseases. This program