Балгарското царство през XIII век
The Bulgarian Kingdom in the 13th century: Trends and factors in its foreign policy

Summary/Abstract: An attempt has been made in the article in order to summarise the foreign policy of Bulgaria during the 13th century. The author’s observations are based both on individual sources and on a number of studies (above all on Bulgarian medieval studies). It is stressed that, once the Latins had conquered Constantinople in 1204, the Bulgarian Kingdom emerged on the historical scene as the main support and defender of the Balkan Orthodox world. It played, having been the main ally of Nicaea, an important role in restoring of the Byzantine Empire in 1261. The Tatar Golden Horde was an extremely negative factor for the foreign policy of Bulgaria after 1242–1243.

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