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 […]
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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
Princes and the Rule of Law
Authority Above Punishment, Not Above Order The saying “Et si legibus solutissimus, tamen legibus vivimus” means this: although princes are
The Queen’s Final Plea for Mercy
“O brave man, be not cruel to me,” the Old Queen cried out in a trembling voice. She begged for
Leading Members of the Older Art Society
Among the members of the older Society of Bulgarian Artists, three figures stand out as especially important: Ivan Markvichka, Anton
Piotrovsky and His First Visit to Bulgaria
The Polish painter Piotrovsky first came to Bulgaria in 1885, during the time of the Servo-Bulgarian War. He arrived as
Circumcision in the Ottoman Empire
Circumcision in the Islamic Faith In this passage, the author begins a new chapter by discussing circumcision and its place
The Spiritual Life of Nimetullah and His Followers
The Character of Nimetullah According to one of his devoted followers, Nimetullah was a man completely dedicated to truth, prayer,
The Shia and Their Beliefs
The Shia, a major sect within Islam, were historically regarded by many in the Ottoman Empire as heretical because their