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
Fear for the Safety of the King
At this dangerous moment, the officers feared that the King was about to be taken from their control. The Capa
Changes to the Company’s Bye-Laws
In the year 1898, the bye-laws of the insurance company “Bulgaria” were officially revised. These changes mainly concerned two important
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
Limits of the National Museum Collection
Because of many gaps, the picture gallery of the National Museum is not very helpful for students who want to
Marriage and Divorce Among the Turks
Marriage as a Sacred and Honorable Institution Marriage was considered both an honorable and a holy institution among the Ottoman
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
Debates about the Nature of God
Religious Arguments among Sects Many of the religious sects mentioned earlier strongly defended their own beliefs. Because of these disagreements,