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 […]
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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 Approach to the Women’s Lodgings
Crying loudly, “Allah, Allah,” the group hurried toward the door of the Women’s Lodgings. There they met several Black Eunuchs
Titles That Show Absolute Power
The Emperor as God’s Representative on Earth The absolute and unlimited power of the Ottoman Emperor is clearly shown by
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
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
Marriage and Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
Marriage as a Legal Contract In this passage, the author continues his description of marriage and divorce among the Ottoman
The Religious Order of the Ebrbuharee
The religious order known as the Ebrbuharee was founded by a holy man named Ebrbuhar, from whom the order received
Ancient and Modern Sects Among Muslims
Among the followers of Islam, especially in Arabian regions, there are many ancient sects. Over time, these groups have given