The Two Main Sects Turks and Persians
Among the followers of Mahomet, there are two major sects whose members are often hostile toward each other: the Turks […]
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The Covenant with Christians
The covenant or agreement between Mahomet and the Christians is sometimes denied by the Turks as being an official act
The Importance of Careful Conduct
An ambassador in the Ottoman Empire had to be extremely circumspect and careful. Even a small insult or loss of
Suspicion Is Enough for Destruction
In the Ottoman Empire, if a powerful man was suspected of planning rebellion or causing unrest, suspicion alone could lead
Banknotes in Circulation
The banknotes that are actually in circulation are divided into seven different series. These series were created to meet the