A City First Route for Istanbul and Bulgaria
A well-planned regional holiday does not have to feel like a race between destinations. Start with the city experience that
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Customized Istanbul City Tour for Local Neighborhood Discoveries
Look past the postcard view Istanbul has famous landmarks that draw travelers from around the world. Yet many visitors remember
A Cultural Journey from Bulgaria to Ephesus
Add archaeology to your travel plans A Bulgaria holiday can take many forms, from city breaks to coastal escapes. For
The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
The Fall of the Powerful Cavalry The Ottoman Spahis were once among the richest and most respected cavalrymen in the
Military Discipline and the Lives of Ordinary People in the Ottoman Empire
The Burden of Military Campaigns The Ottoman Empire maintained a large and powerful army for many centuries. While military strength
The Former Tribute of Wallachia
In earlier times, the tribute paid by Wallachia to the Grand Signior (the Ottoman Sultan) was the same as that
Prohibition of the Art of Printing
The art of printing, a subject long debated as to whether it has brought more benefit or harm to the
The Unstable Nature of Power among the Turks
Stories like the one just told are common among the Turks. They clearly show how men are raised by fortune
The Advantage of Absolute Power in the Turkish Empire
The Strength Gained from Undivided Authority The importance and usefulness of absolute power in the Turkish state can clearly be
The Return of the Stolen Jewels
Fearing that the jewels he had taken were meant to be worn only by the Grand Signior, Ali Bojiangi decided