The Bulgaria Vacation Planning Checklist
A Bulgaria vacation is easier to enjoy when the main details are settled before departure. Planning does not mean deciding
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Daily Istanbul Tour for a Well Planned First Visit
Start with three clear priorities A single day in Istanbul can feel full and memorable when you begin with a
A Photography Friendly Walk Through Ephesus
Find the view before taking the picture Ephesus offers plenty of striking subjects, from dramatic facades to long views along
The Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps
Leadership of the Janissaries As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Topkapı Palace, the Janissaries were not only
Military Forces in Ottoman Anatolia
The Military Importance of Anatolia Anatolia was one of the most important provinces of the Ottoman Empire. Located in present-day
The North African Provinces of the Empire
To this long list of Ottoman governments, one might also add Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli in Barbary. However, these provinces
Roman Policy on Empire Expansion
Augustus Caesar, one of the wisest and most careful Roman emperors, carefully considered the size and limits of the Roman
Discipline and Obedience
The Turks believe that those who know how to obey are best prepared to govern. At first, young men in
Origins of the Palace Servants
These servants were rarely the sons of native-born Turks. Instead, they were gathered each year, as previously mentioned, from the
The Vizier Faces the Janissary Leaders
A Cold and Calculated Reception When the Grand Vizier arrived at the mosque, Bektas Aga did not come forward to