Customs and Traditions of the Zaims and Timariots
Rewards for Bravery The Ottoman military rewarded courage on the battlefield. Historical records describe an extraordinary event during the attack […]
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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
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
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 Fear of the Young Sultan
When the danger became clear, the Grand Signior, who was still a child, broke down in fear and sorrow. He
The Growth of the Insurance Company “Balkan”
In 1898, a special law was passed that included the shares of the insurance company “Balkan” in the official list
Reflections on Absolute Power in the Turkish State
The Nature of Absolute Authority When I seriously consider the structure of the Turkish government, I am struck by the
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