Ekaterina Karavelova versus Stefan Stambolov in Bulgarian Political Life

Екатерина Каравелова срещу Стефан Стамболов в българския политически живот

Исторически преглед, 82 (2026) No. 2, pp. 86-111 (ISSN 0323-9748)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71069/IPR2.26.YZ03

Julia Zlatkova / Юлия Златкова

Ch. Asst. Prof. Julia Zlatkova, PhD - Institute of Balkan Studies & Center of Thracology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; ORCID: 0009-0005-5349-634X, julia.zlatkova@balkanstudies.bg

Abstract: This article examines the confrontation between Ekaterina Karavelova and Stefan Stambolov on personal, political, cultural, and gendered levels. It analyses the relationship between Petko Karavelov and Stefan Stambolov, Karavelova’s role in the rupture between the two politicians, and Karavelov’s resignation from the regency. The study also considers the judicial prosecution of opponents of the regime, focusing in particular on the case brought against Karavelova and two other women. Finally, it traces the shift in Ekaterina Karavelova’s attitude toward Prince Ferdinand following Stambolov’s death.

Keywords: Ekaterina Karavelova, Stefan Stambolov, women’s history, political and judicial repression, memoirs.

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