Two Groups of National Art
The four nationalities that took part in these art exhibitions can be divided into two main groups. The first group
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Dedication to a Noble Patron
My Lord, Your Lordship’s most humble, most faithful, and most devoted servant, Paul Rycaut An Epistle to the Reader A
Polygamy in the Ottoman Empire
The Number of Wives Allowed According to the author, Ottoman Muslim men were allowed to have more than one wife,
The Diversity of Religious Opinions in the Ottoman Empire
We shall not continue with a longer list of these religious sects, because it may become too tiring and unpleasant
Disagreements between Religious Sects
Opponents of the Mu‘tazilites In the history of Islamic theology, many groups argued about the nature of God and His
The Mufti’s Power to Interpret the Law
The Mufti has a wide and important role in interpreting religious law. It is generally accepted that their law is
The Power of Muscovy
The Muscovite ruler, or Tsar of Russia, has a great reputation and is highly respected by the Turks. He is
The Slave Trade in Constantinople
It was common to see ships, called Sayres or Turkish vessels, passing through the Bosphorus, carrying Christian captives of all
Marriage as a Political Tool
In the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan, often called the Grand Signior, sometimes used marriage as a political tool. When he
Overview of Export Changes
This article explains the changes in exports by comparing the period 1900–1904 with the two earlier periods 1890–1894 and 1895–1899.