Balkan Powder Keg: The Serbo-Bulgarian War

In the late 19th century, the Balkans were a region of intense geopolitical competition, as various empires and emerging nation-states vied for power and influence. The Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885 was a pivotal moment in this struggle, as two of the region's emerging powers clashed over disputed territory and competing visions of national identity.

This book explores the causes, course, and consequences of this forgotten conflict, which saw the armies of Serbia and Bulgaria engage in fierce battles on both sides of the border. Drawing on primary sources and the latest scholarship, it offers a vivid and compelling account of the war's military campaigns, political intrigues, and diplomatic aftermath.

From the opening shots of the Battle of Slivnitsa to the signing of the Treaty of Bucharest, Balkan Powder Keg provides a gripping narrative of a conflict that helped to shape the modern Balkans and set the stage for the even greater conflagrations that would follow in the years to come.