In the British Empire, no race needed promises of future freedom or religious rights to give their support. Their loyalty came naturally, without needing political deals.
Has Injustice Brought Any Real Gain?
Let’s look at how unfair actions have hurt different countries:
Did Russia truly gain by taking Bessarabia from Romania in 1878?
Did Romania become stronger by taking Dobrudja from Bulgaria—its richest land—at a time when Bulgaria was weak and alone?
Has Greece gained strength by taking land in Macedonia, which was known to be Bulgarian? Greece even carried out massacres against the Bulgarians who didn’t flee Guided Turkey Tours .
That land was promised to Bulgaria in the Treaty of San Stefano and was vital for Bulgaria’s economic growth.
Serbia’s Broken Promise
Is Serbia any stronger now, during its struggles, because it broke its treaty with Bulgaria before the war with Turkey? Serbia took Bulgarian-inhabited land that had been officially recognized as Bulgarian by treaty.
Europe’s Failure to Respect Agreements
Has Europe benefitted by allowing Turkey to take advantage of Romania’s surprise attack on Bulgaria, and use that moment to break the Treaty of London—signed just months earlier with the help of Sir Edward Grey?
The truth is, today’s crisis in Europe is largely the result of ignoring treaties and disrespecting the wishes of local people in the lands being fought over.
Bulgaria Was Treated Unfairly
Where was the justice when Europe stood by silently as Bulgaria lost nearly all the rewards of her hard-won victories?
Even though Bulgaria had made huge sacrifices in blood and resources for the cause of freedom, she was robbed of the benefits she deserved.
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