The Bulgarian Empire: Rise and Fall of a Medieval Balkan Power (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798197547828)

From the windswept steppes north of the Black Sea to the throne rooms of Constantinople, the Bulgarian Empire rose from obscurity to become one of the most feared and influential powers of the medieval world.

Few people know that Bulgaria once stood on the edge of destroying Byzantium itself.

In The Bulgarian Empire: Rise and Fall of a Medieval Balkan Power, you will uncover the gripping story of warrior khans, legendary tsars, brutal betrayals, religious transformation, and desperate resistance against impossible odds. This is not just the history of a forgotten empire. It is the story of survival, ambition, faith, conquest, and rebirth.

Follow Asparuh's dangerous journey across the Danube as he founds a new Balkan state from the ruins of Old Great Bulgaria. Witness the terrifying rise of Krum, the ruler who turned Bulgaria into a nightmare for Byzantium. Step inside the Golden Age of Simeon the Great, where literature, culture, and military power transformed Bulgaria into the heart of Slavic civilization.

Then experience the empire's darkest hours as Basil II wages a relentless war that ends in one of the most horrifying moments in medieval history: the blinding of the Bulgarian army.

But the story does not end in defeat.

What you're about to discover will change how you see medieval Europe forever. Beneath centuries of Byzantine rule, the Bulgarian people preserved their identity through monasteries, language, and faith until rebellion finally ignited the rebirth of the empire once again.

Inside this book, you will discover:

- The hidden truth behind Bulgaria's rise as a Balkan superpower
- Legendary battles that reshaped Eastern Europe
- The creation of the Cyrillic alphabet and Bulgaria's cultural revolution
- The rulers who challenged emperors and crusaders alike
- How Bulgaria survived conquest without losing its identity
- The dramatic rebirth of the Second Bulgarian Empire

Perfect for readers of medieval history, Byzantine warfare, Slavic civilization, and forgotten empires, this book delivers a vivid and engaging journey through one of Europe's most fascinating historical powers.

Ready to uncover the rise, glory, collapse, and rebirth of a forgotten empire?

Get your copy today and step into the world of medieval Bulgaria.

Author: Kenneth M. Simmons
ISBN-13: 9798197547828
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/20/2026
Pages: 278
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d