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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The Arz Agalar and Their Special Role
There were nine officers in the Seraglio known as the Arz Agalar. These men held a special privilege: they were
The State and Splendor of the Prime Vizier
The Prime Vizier lived in a manner that matched the honor of the Sultan whom he represented. His household was
Alarm Spreads Through the Seraglio
In the midst of this fear and confusion, a guard of Black and White Eunuchs came quickly to the door
The Establishment of Savings Banks in Bulgaria
Savings banks in Bulgaria were created to encourage people to save money safely and regularly. The establishment of post office
The Maxims of Turkish Government
Introduction to a Different Form of Rule The constitution of the Turkish government is very different from most other governments
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
The Haireti Sect
Another sect, very different from the one mentioned before, is called the Haireti. The name means “amazed” or “uncertain.” The
Beliefs about the Messiah and the End of the World
The Return of the Messiah Some religious thinkers in the past discussed the idea of the Messiah and the end