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 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
Changes in the Ottoman Military and Government
The Ottoman Empire at Its Greatest Strength During the reigns of famous sultans such as Selim I and Suleiman the
The Changing Rule of Transylvania
Transylvania was not completely free from Ottoman pressure, but its situation was somewhat different from that of Moldavia and Wallachia.
The Limits of Turkish Philosophy
From what has been described so far, the reader may understand the general depth of Turkish philosophy as it was
War as a Means of Survival for a Vizier
According to Ottoman political thought, the only likely way for a weak or unstable Prime Vizier to protect himself was
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