Multiperspectivity or historical reliability. The Bulgarian Exarchy, the rebellion and autonomy 1903

MULTIPERSPECTIVITY OR HISTORICAL RELIABILITY. THE BULGARIAN EXARCHY, THE REBELLION AND AUTONOMY 1903 

Milen Mihov 

(Summary) 

The multiperspective in history launched by Skopje is an attempt to defend the politically operative historical mythology created during the Cold War era. The so-called Macedonian historiography is essentially a Yugoslav reading of the history of Macedonia, and today it continues to be inextricably linked to the historiographical processes in Belgrade and the post-Yugoslav space. 

The aspiration of the historical elite near the Vardar to achieve recognition of two equal narratives – Bulgarian and Macedonian – diverges from scientific principles and turns science into prosaic propaganda. Historical documents unequivocally testify that in the strategic plans of the Bulgarian state, the revolutionary organization in Macedonia occupied an important place almost ten years before its actual emergence. In this sense, the study of the relationship between IMARO, the Exarchate and the Bulgarian state leads us to the problem of borders and the interaction between them. 

At first glance, the three institutions are clearly defined, occupy certain historical levels and have a clear personal identification. In reality, all three historical factors operate in doctrinal and political unity. 

Keywords: Macedonia, multiperspectivity, Exarchia, Bulgaria, relativism, IMARO