Religious Differences and Disputes Among the Turks
Even among people who share the same basic principles of religion, there is often a wide range of beliefs and […]
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Voluntary Marriage and Freedom of Choice
Marriage must always be voluntary. A bride or groom cannot be forced into marriage against their will. The decision to
Imprisonment at Adrianople
After arriving at Adrianople, the French ambassador, Sieur la Haje, was placed in custody. Unlike his son, who had faced
False Witness and Religious Bias
Another serious problem in the Ottoman courts was the ease with which some people gave false witness. It was said
Shipping Activity on the Danube and the Black Sea
This section compares maritime traffic on the Danube River and the Black Sea. It shows how shipping was divided between