Georgi Dimitrov burst onto the international scene in 1933 as one of the Comintern operatives in Germany accused of the Reichstag fire. The Bulgarian Communist's spirited self-defense in the resulting Leipzig Trial made him a celebrity among Communists worldwide, particularly in the Soviet Union, where he became Secretary General of the Comintern after his acquittal. This lucid and fascinating biography--the first in English--reveals a more multifaceted treatment of Dimitrov, highlighting especially the deep complexity of his relationships with his two greatest political allies: Stalin and...

Located at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria serves as a natural stepping stone to the Straits, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Its geo-strategic position has frequently attracted foreign powers including Great Britain and the Soviet Union with an array of regional and global interests. NP] A succession of Great Power influences in the Balkans both shaped Bulgaria s international place and marked its domestic policy. This book explores Britain s involvement in Bulgaria between 1943 and 1949, providing a new understanding of the origins of the Cold War in the...

Located at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria serves as a natural stepping stone to the Straits, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Its geo-strategic position has frequently attracted foreign powers including Great Britain and the Soviet Union with an array of regional and global interests. NP] A succession of Great Power influences in the Balkans both shaped Bulgaria s international place and marked its domestic policy. This book explores Britain s involvement in Bulgaria between 1943 and 1949, providing a new understanding of the origins of the Cold War in the...