A Traveler’s Notebook for Istanbul and the Balkans
First note: choose a feeling for the trip. Do you want busy city days, long scenic drives, historic streets or
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Customized Istanbul City Tour for a Relaxed Family Day
Plan around the people you travel with A family visit to Istanbul can include history, views, food, and small discoveries
Explore Ancient Streets with a Tour Guide in Ephesus
Make the journey part of the experience Bulgaria has plenty of reasons to linger, from its old city centers to
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 Sale of the Principality
The additional charges placed upon Wallachia, when the principality was sold every three years, were no less than those required
Ambition to Rise Through Learning
Many students directed their studies toward mastering the art of writing, hoping to rise to honor and high office through
Honor and Humility in Ottoman Thought
Among the Turks, it was not considered shameful to move down from the highest positions of honor and command to
The Solemn Inauguration of the Ottoman Emperor
Prayers for Wisdom and Prosperity At this sacred place, solemn prayers are offered that God will bless the new ruler
The Crowd Restrained but Not Calmed
This action restrained the boldness of some who had been ready to lay violent hands upon the woman. Yet the