Plans to Change the Government
Several times, the Ottoman authorities considered changing the system of government in these three provinces. There were discussions about placing […]
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Learning for the Duties of High Office
A great minister, or any high officer of the Empire, was expected to perform his duties with knowledge and judgment.
Envy Rivalry and Court Politics
Emulation and flattery were powerful forces in the Ottoman court. Many rival groups and factions competed for influence, and this
The Flight into the Garden
Seeing the danger before him, the man fled quickly through the terrace and ran into the royal garden. However, he
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,
A People Shaped by Constant War
A Life Formed by Conflict The entire condition and experience of this people has been shaped by continuous war. From
Changing Priorities After the Creation of the Principality
Before the creation of the Bulgarian Principality, the main goal of the educated classes was the intellectual awakening of the
Children Inheritance and Temporary Marriage in the Ottoman Empire
Children Born to Concubines In this passage, the author discusses the legal position of children born to female slaves, also
Egyptian Dervishes and the Legend of Saint Kederlee
A Famous Monastery in Egypt There was a well-known monastery of dervishes in Egypt dedicated to a saint called Kederlee.
Philosophical Debates and Divine Nature
Moderation among Scholars Some scholars in Islamic history tried to understand God using careful reasoning but without following strict rules