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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Protection of Christians
Christians living among Muslims must not be oppressed or mistreated. They should not be hated, forced to carry letters, show
The Turkish View of Ambassadors
In the Ottoman Empire, the Turks did not make distinctions between different types of foreign representatives. Whether a person was
The Power of the Grand Signior
In the Ottoman system, the first concern was always the power of the ruler, known as the Grand Signior, or
Leading Ports by Ships and Tonnage
Roustchouk holds the first place in Bulgaria for the number of ships that visit its port each year. This means