Moldavia and Its Early Submission
Moldavia, which the Turks called “Eugdan,” first became a tributary state under Sultan Mehmed the Great. At that time, the […]
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Age and Readiness for High Office
Before ending this chapter, it is important to note that no one was promoted from the Seraglio without special favor
The Danger and Glory of the Highest Office
The office of the Prime Vizier was not only the highest position of duty and trust in the empire, but
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,
Land Held under the Crown
A Comparison with English Law In England, lands held from the Crown are protected by fixed and settled laws. A
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
Ottoman Views on Christian Morality and Marriage
A Discussion Between Muslims and Christians In this passage, the author describes conversations that he says often took place between
The Daily Life and Practices of the Dervishes
Their Religious Promises The dervishes professed lives of poverty, chastity, and obedience, much like the Capuchin friars and other Christian
The Dispute Between Adam and Moses
In Islamic thought, there has been a long debate about the role of free will, divine justice, and predestination. One