Cultural and Historical Heritage of Veliko Tarnovo from the Revival Period in the Historical Literature (Historiographic Essay)

Abstract

The recent report presents an attempt for study of the numerous research works and published results, which are in circulation throughout the scientific and research circles in relevance with the cultural and historical heritage of Veliko Tarnovo city from Revival period. Following the already recognized periods in the development of historiography science, and also adding the last 20 years, part of the new 21st century, the scopes and aims of the scientific research, whose object are different in their characteristics cultural and historical values, are classified and summarized. Veliko Tarnovo has a city territory, distinctive with its concentration of memory and eminent personalities. It has a leading role in the national movement for liberation, in the fights for clerical independence, marks a rapid development in economic and commercial sphere, presents a field for creative architectural decisions, and the most important – this is the place, where the Constituent assembly has been pursued, confirming the first Bulgarian Constitution. All these prerequisites lay onto the base of essence and functions of the heritage for setting identities and memory, for sustainable cultural and economic development, for future education and national self-determination. Keywords: Cultural and Historical Heritage, Revival Period, City of Veliko Tarnovo, Historical Review, Periodization of Historiography Research, Memory, Sustainable Development