#x98;The#x9C; Asanids the political and military history of the second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1280)

Scope and content: "In The Asanids : the Political and Military History of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1280), Alexandru Madgearu offers the first comprehensive history in English of a state which played a major role in the evolution of the Balkan region during Middle Ages. This state emerged from the rebellion of two peoples, Romanians and Bulgarians, against Byzantine domination, within a few decades growing to a regional power that entered into conflict with Byzantium and with the Latin Empire of Constantinople. The founders were members of a Romanian (Vlach) family, whose intention was to revive the former Bulgarian state, the only legitimate political framework that could replace the Byzantine rule" - Provided by publisher In The Asanids. The Political And Military History Of The Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1280), Alexandru Madgearu Offers The First Comprehensive History In English Of A State Which Played A Major Role In The Evolution Of The Balkan Region During Middle Ages. This State Emerged From The Rebellion Of Two Peoples, Romanians And Bulgarians, Against Byzantine Domination, Within A Few Decades Growing To A Regional Power That Entered Into Conflict With Byzantium And With The Latin Empire Of Constantinople. The Founders Were Members Of A Romanian (vlach) Family, Whose Intention Was To Revive The Former Bulgarian State, The Only Legitimate Political Framework That Could Replace The Byzantine Rule.-- The Sources -- The Historiography -- A Short View On Byzantium In The Years Before The Uprising Of The Vlachs And Bulgarians -- The Beginning Of The Rebellion And The Rise Of The Vlach-bulgarian State (1185-1188) -- Peter And Asan, 1189-1197 -- Johannitsa (1197-1207) -- Boril (1207-1218) -- John Asan Ii (1218-1241) -- The Decline Of The Asanid State (1241-1280) -- Fortifications -- Conclusions. By Alexandru Madgearu. Originally Published As As̆aneştii. Istoria Politico-militară A Statului Dinastesi Asan (1185-1280). Copyright Editura Cetatea De Scaun, 2014, Romania--title Page Verso. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 293-339) And Indexes.