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 with Limited Time
Make one day count A short stay in Istanbul can still feel rewarding when you plan with purpose. The city
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
The Power of the Beys in Ottoman Egypt
The Influence of the Egyptian Beys The twelve Beys of Egypt were among the most powerful men in the Ottoman
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
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
News of Fighting in the Streets
At this moment, news arrived that a fight had broken out in the streets. The outcome was still uncertain, and
The Prince’s Support for an Art School
In 1887, the Bulgarian Prince held a conversation with the artist Ivan Angeloff, who had organized an exhibition of his