Ottoman Inns Hospitality and Good Works
Charity Through Public Buildings One of the greatest charitable traditions in the Ottoman Empire was the construction of public buildings
Morality Charity and Good Works in the Ottoman Empire
The Importance of Morality in Ottoman Society Although some early European writers described the Ottoman Turks as warriors who spent
Wine Youth and a Traditional Story about Its Prohibition
Attitudes Toward Wine in Ottoman Society In the Ottoman Empire, the consumption of wine was viewed differently depending on a
Coffeehouses Taverns and Public Life in the Ottoman Empire
Different Attitudes Toward Wine and Coffee Life in the Ottoman Empire was influenced by religion, culture, and social customs. While
Wine Consumption in the Ottoman Empire
Religious Teachings and Everyday Practice Islam clearly forbids the consumption of wine and other intoxicating drinks. The Ottoman Empire, as
The Ottoman Prohibition of Pork and Wine
Religious Rules in the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire followed the teachings of Islam, and religion played an important role
Ottoman Court Etiquette and Diplomacy
Respect and Ceremony in the Ottoman Court The Ottoman Empire had a very detailed system of respect and ceremony. Every
The Government of Buda in Hungary
The twentieth province was the Government of the Pasha of Budun, also called Buda, located in Hungary. This was one
The Government of Baghdad (Babylon)
The Government of Baghdad, also called Babylon, was one of the most important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in the
The Government of Kars
The fifteenth province was the Government of the Pasha of Kars, a city located near Erzurum, close to the eastern