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The Thessalians as a Warlike People
A Strong and Fearless Nation
The people of Thessaly have long been known as a warlike nation, and even in later times they were still...
Rivers and Dry Seasons in Thessaly
A Land of Heat and Dryness
When I was in Thessaly, it was a very dry season. Many rivers that are usually important were running...
Noble Stables and Horses of Europe
Famous Stables of Prague
Among the finest stables I had ever heard of were those of Wallenstein at Prague. In those stables, every horse was...
Arrival at Leskovac
From there, we came to Leskovac, also called Lefcovia. In this town, I observed little of special note, except for a large tower, which...
The River Morava and Its Trade
By the River Morava, many of the goods of Servia and part of Bulgaria are carried down into the Danube, from where they are...
Journey to Baditzna and Changing Customs
From there we traveled onward to Baditzna, where I first noticed a clear change in the dress of the women. Their clothing appeared unusual...
State Control Over Agriculture and Labor
In 1950, the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party introduced a new system of compulsory state supplies. Under this system, farmers were forced...
Expansion of the Socialist Sector
During this period, the Communist regime changed the balance between the Socialist sector and the private sector in Bulgaria. The Socialist sector included state-owned...
Bulgaria’s Economy Before World War II
State-sponsored economic measures helped revive some parts of the Bulgarian economy during the 1930s. However, this recovery did not last long. In 1937, a...
Greek Shepherds Currant Country and the Canal of Corinth
The Myth of the “Beautiful Greek Shepherd”
Writers of old romances often used the phrase “as beautiful as a Greek shepherd.” Yet, anyone traveling through...
