Author: Stepanov, TSvetelin
Title: Vlast i avtoritet v rannosrednovekovna Bulgaria (VII - sr. IX v.)
Description: Sofia, Izd. "AGATÓ, (1999). orig. wrapper. 22x16cm, 206 pp. Series : Istoriia i kul'tura (Sofia, Bulgaria);. Textual illustrations.. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Bulgarian text. Includes a 2-page English summary. "Power & Prestige in Early Medieval Bulgaria (VIIth - Mid IXth Centuries)". Contents translated into English: The Early Medieval Bulgarian State System: Social Structure, Government and State Organisation; The Title-Practice in Bulgaria; The Byzantine Political Model: Empire and Emperor; The Patriarch; Constantinople; Power and Prestige Notions in Early Medieval Bulgaria: The Genealogy; Periphery as Universe; The Palace; Defending the Differentia; The Sword and the Lash; The Stone Annals; The Killing of the Divine King; The "Golden Burials" and Treasures; The Capital; God - Hero - Ruler; The Copper Threshing - Ground; The Temple and the King; Conclusion; Instead of an Afterword.Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-202).

Keywords: Bulgaria, Authority Power, Social Science, Bulgaria, Balkan Balkans, Medieval History, , ,