The Present State of the Ottoman Empire
This work, titled “The Present State of the Ottoman Empire,” was written to explain the political, religious, and military system […]
A Humble Address to a Statesman
The author begins by expressing humility. He admits that it would be great presumption for him to offer personal observations
European Contempt and Ottoman Advance
The author explains that contempt for the Turks on one side played a major role in weakening the Christian response
The Epistle Dedicatory
The author continues his dedicatory address by praising the remarkable success with which the ambassador carried out his mission. He
A Modest Apology for the Subject
The author begins by admitting that the subject of this discourse may appear unworthy of a statesman’s valuable time. Many
The Epistle Dedicatory
Prosperity and the Spirit of Victory Truly fortunate are those people whose spirits are raised by the spoils and trophies
National Character of Bulgarian Art
Bulgarian art can be called national mainly because of its content, not because of its form or technique. The subjects
Art Societies in Bulgaria
The artists of Bulgaria, including foreign artists who settled in the country, were organized into two main societies: the Society
The Prince’s Support for an Art School
In 1887, the Bulgarian Prince held a conversation with the artist Ivan Angeloff, who had organized an exhibition of his
The School of Painting as a Link
The School of Painting played an important role as a connecting link between the two main art societies in Bulgaria.