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Bismarck, the Eastern Question, and the Liberation of Bulgaria, 1856–1878

Konstantin Kosev

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Year of Publication: 2003

Cover Type: Soft

Category: History

Edition: First Edition

Pages: 507

Format: n/a

Language: Bulgarian

Summary

The Eastern Question and the Liberation of Bulgaria in 1856 – The Eastern Question was the central component of Bismarck’s entire foreign policy strategy. Bismarck’s diplomatic approach to the Eastern Question and all his actions were entirely subordinated to the policy of unifying Germany and consolidating it as a great power in Europe. In terms of its objective results, German policy regarding the Eastern Question had, to a certain extent, a favorable impact on the outcome of the Bulgarian liberation struggle. Since Bismarck’s diplomacy worked against preserving the integrity of the Ottoman Empire and aided Russia in its struggle against the Porte, it became a favorable external factor for the Bulgarian revolution. It is therefore no coincidence that the news of the April Uprising was met with joy in Berlin, and its brutal suppression gave the “Iron Chancellor” cause to join his voice to the outraged European public opinion in defense of the Bulgarians.

Аbout The Author

• Konstantin Kosev: Konstantin Kosev graduated from Sofia University with a degree in History. He worked as a doctoral student at the Institute of History at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. In 1965 he defended his scientific degree "Candidate of Historical Sciences". He specialized in Munich and Bonn. Between 1973 and 1978 he was Deputy Director of the Institute of History and the Unified Center of History of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He was a lecturer in history at the Faculty of History of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". In 1977 he became a doctor of historical sciences, and since 1979 - a professor. Since 1989 he has been a corresponding member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Honorary Doctor of VTU "St. St. Cyril and Methodius". In 1990 he was appointed Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister. Member of the 7th Grand National Assembly 1990-91. From 1991 to 1997 he was again a lecturer at Sofia University, and since 2003 he has been an academician. Between 1996 and 2007 he was Deputy Chairman of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He is the author of 8 monographs, 15 studies and many scientific articles. His scientific interests are related to the Revival, the struggle for national independence and the activities of our revolutionaries, the Liberation (1877-78). and indirectly his role in the Bulgarian liberation.