The Bulgarian Exarchate - Richard Von Mach - Bog

The Bulgarian Exarchate: Its History and the Extent of Its Authority in Turkey, written by Richard Von Mach and originally published in 1907, is a historical account of the Bulgarian Exarchate and its role in Ottoman Turkey. The Bulgarian Exarchate was a religious institution established in 1870 to oversee the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, which had been under the jurisdiction of the Greek Patriarchate of Constantinople. The book explores the history of the Bulgarian Exarchate, from its establishment to the time of publication, and examines the extent of its authority in Turkey. Von Mach provides a detailed analysis of the legal and political framework in which the Exarchate operated, including the Ottoman Millet system and the various laws and regulations that governed religious institutions in the empire. The author also discusses the various challenges faced by the Bulgarian Exarchate, including tensions with the Greek Patriarchate and the Ottoman authorities, as well as internal conflicts within the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Von Mach provides a nuanced and well-researched account of the Exarchate's role in the religious and political landscape of Ottoman Turkey, shedding light on an important but often overlooked aspect of Balkan history. Overall, The Bulgarian Exarchate: Its History and the Extent of Its Authority in Turkey is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Balkan history, Ottoman history, and religious studies. It provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Bulgarian Exarchate and its significance in the context of Ottoman Turkey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.