Henry C. Barkley Books

Based on his own experiences as a British diplomat stationed in Bulgaria in the 1860s and 1870s, Henry C. Barkley's Bulgaria Before the War offers a comprehensive portrait of life in the Ottoman Empire's Balkan provinces. Barkley provides vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes of the region, as well as insightful analysis of the political and economic challenges facing its inhabitants. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex history and culture of the Balkans.