A Simple Guide to Choosing Your Balkan Route
A Private Balkan Trip can take many forms. It might focus on culture and city walks, scenery and relaxed drives,
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Customized Tour Istanbul for Travelers Seeking Local Stories
Go beyond the usual highlights Istanbul is famous for grand buildings, scenic waterways, and historic districts. These places deserve attention,
Guided Ephesus Tours for Travelers Planning a Bulgaria Escape
Build a trip around meaningful experiences Travelers in Bulgaria can enjoy a mix of historic streets, natural scenery, and local
Inheritance of Zaim and Timariot Estates
Military Estates in Rumelia The Ottoman Empire had different rules for passing military estates from one generation to the next.
Morality Charity and Good Works in the Ottoman Empire
The Importance of Morality in Ottoman Society Although some early European writers described the Ottoman Turks as warriors who spent
The Difficult Condition of Wallachia
The state and condition of the province of Wallachia has been no better, and in many ways worse, than that
The Method of Turkish Studies in the Seraglio
In the earlier chapters, we have mainly described the education of young scholars in the Seraglio with regard to physical
Seizure of Goods and Abuse of Authority
In the service of the Grand Signior, goods belonging to merchants were sometimes taken without agreement or payment. These seizures
Confusion in the Presence Chamber
Those who entered His Majesty’s Presence Chamber immediately perceived a great tumult and disorder. The noise was so loud and
Limited Role of Historical Painting
Historical painting has played only a small role in Bulgarian art. After the early and specialized efforts of Nicolas Pavlovitch,