Wealth and Change Among the Tatars
In earlier times, the Tatars were known for their simple and hard way of life. They lived in modest huts […]
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Education Beyond School Learning
In addition to lessons in reading, writing, and physical exercise outside the school, the young men of the Seraglio were
The Maxims of Turkish Politics
The Office of the Grand Vizier The Prime Vizier, called in Turkish Vezir-i Azam, means the chief counselor of the
The Unusual Behavior of the Old Queen
It was observed that the Old Queen, contrary to her usual custom, had not yet gone to bed. On ordinary
Legal Protection of Savings Bank Deposits
According to the law that currently regulates savings banks, no embargo or seizure may be placed on sums deposited in
An Epistle to the Reader
Sources of Information and Experience Dear Reader, In the course of my residence and service, I gained not only access
Serbian Art as a Contrast
Serbian artists present a strong contrast to the artistic approaches of the other national groups, both in form and in
The Simple Life of the Dervishes and Their Monasteries
Poverty and the Search for Paradise The writer observed that many dervishes claimed to live in poverty because they believed
Of Dervishes and Religious Orders
It is commonly believed that the Turkish or Ottoman religion contained a mixture of both Christian and Jewish traditions. Some
Ancient Sects and Beliefs among the Turks
In the past, many writers tried to describe the religion and beliefs of the Turks and other Muslim societies. They