Vol. 82 No. 1 (1989): Annual of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Faculty of History

Volume 82 of the Annual of the Faculty of History, Sofia University “St Kliment Ohridski” presents a broad thematic scope, encompassing European and Bulgarian history as well as twentieth-century political and intellectual developments.

The opening group of articles focuses on comparative studies of political systems and ideologies.
Dragomir Draganov analyses the rise of Spanish fascism (1931–1936) within the framework of European totalitarian movements, highlighting its distinctly national character. Kostadin Grozev examines reform efforts within the U.S. Democratic Party (1969–1971), tracing the adaptation of liberal traditions to changing social realities.

Further contributions address international and regional dimensions of history.
Borislav Gavrilov reconstructs British public opinion and foreign-policy attitudes during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. Daria Krachunova studies “Black Islam” in West Africa as a socio-political phenomenon blending traditional religious structures with modern ideological frameworks.

Valeri Katsunov’s paper contributes to medieval studies and historical anthropology, analysing the evolution of Bulgarian national consciousness during the Second Bulgarian State and the formative impact of both church and state institutions.

Overall, the volume demonstrates the high level of interdisciplinarity achieved in historical scholarship at the close of the 1980s, combining political history, sociology, cultural studies, and the history of religion. It reflects the sustained research activity of the departments of General and Bulgarian History at Sofia University.