In Greece, the triumph of the monarchist faction has brought about a return of the King alongside a military dictatorship. Meanwhile, the old guard faction of the Bulgarian communists is triumphant as well, liquidating the left-sectarian faction and taking full control of the organization. But at home, Tsar Boris outplays the opposition to take further control of the government. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III King George II of Greece General Metaxas Georgi D

As the Zveno and Military League government focuses on implementing its reforms, it suddenly finds that it has been outplayed by an unlikely opponent. Major Characters in this Episode: Adolf Hitler Tsar Boris III Kimon Georgeiv General Vatev King Aleksander of Yugoslavia Prince Paul of Yugoslavia Petko Zlatev Timeline for this episode: 1934, Jul 30th - Internal and external opponents of the Nazis in Germany are murdered in the Night of the Long Knives. 1934, Aug 2nd - Hitler

After the May 19th coup, the new government quick sets about abolishing the constitution and ruling by decree. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Kimon Georgeiv Princess Marie-Louise Tsarina Giovanna Timeline for this episode: 1934, May 30th - Zveno dissolves itself. 1934, End of May - Mass arrests of activities and armed groups of the IDRO. 1934, Jun 9th - The Directorate of Public Renewal is established to censor the press, control public life, and generally e

As the Mushanov government falls prey to infighting and corruption, forces within the military, political establishment, and even the palace make plans to end the malaise and remake the state. Major Characters in this Episode: Prime Minister Nikola Mushanov Alexander Tsankov Tsar Boris III Kimon Georgeiv General Vatev Timeline for this episode: 1932, Sep 7th - Prime Minister Mushanov makes key changes in his government. 1932, Sep 25th - Municipal elections in Sofia see the Wo