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. […]
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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
A Wide Range of Artistic Work
There is almost no form of painting that Ivan Markvichka did not attempt during his long career. He worked with
The Challenges Facing the Fine Arts
What could the fine arts expect from the Government or from the leaders of the Bulgarian nation in the years
The Third Form of Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
The Most Serious Type of Divorce In this passage, the author describes what he considers the third and most serious
The Nakshibendi and Nimetullahi Religious Orders
Praise for the Nakshibendi Order Among the religious orders of the Ottoman world, the Nakshibendi order was highly respected by
Beliefs About Knowing God Among Muslim Sects
Among Islamic scholars, there have been many debates about how humans can know God and who can be considered holy.