The Wealth of Provincial Governors
It is almost impossible to describe exactly the wealth and methods of profit used by these powerful governors to enrich […]
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Ragusa Seeks Ottoman Protection
Before the final fall of the Greek Empire, the leaders of Ragusa took an important political step. They sent ambassadors
Of the Eunuchs in the Ottoman Court
Among the customs of Eastern courts, the use of eunuchs was long established and widely accepted. This practice arose from
Confusion Among the Officers
The city was thrown into confusion and division. The officers and soldiers were uncertain about what to do next, and
Law Liberty and the Happiness of Free Subjects
The Blessing of Rule Limited by Law Although absolute power may help a ruler act quickly, it is a great
Christo Berberov Landscape Painter
Christo Berberov, who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Turin, worked mainly under the influence of the Italian
Foreign Artists and Their Role in Early Bulgarian Art
During the early years after the liberation of Bulgaria, several foreign artists visited or lived in the country for short
Washing and Prayer
Washing After Personal Needs The third type of washing described in the original text is called Taharet. This washing is
The Discipline and Rituals of the Kadri Dervishes
The Beginning of Religious Training Those who entered this religious order were required to pass through a period of strict
Atheism Among the Turks
In this chapter, we will describe the various religions and sects among the Turks. It is not our main purpose