A Flexible Travel Plan for Discovering Bulgaria
The best travel plan is one you can enjoy while you are living it. For some visitors, that means seeing
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Walking Tours Istanbul for Architecture Lovers
Read the city through its streets Istanbul is a city where architecture appears in layers. Grand buildings rise above busy
A Slower Way to Discover Ephesus on Foot
Leave space in the day The best walking experiences often begin with an unhurried plan. Ephesus has many remains to
The Pay and Daily Life of the Janissaries
Salary and Promotion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman military sites, the Janissaries were not only
Estimating the Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry
The Importance of the Zaims and Timariots The Zaims and Timariots formed the backbone of the Ottoman cavalry for many
The Province of Damascus (Scham)
The fourth great province of the Ottoman Empire was Scham, better known as Damascus. This province held a very important
Absolute Obedience to the Sultan
Another result of this strict system of government was the complete obedience shown to the Grand Signior, or Sultan. Great
The White Eunuchs and Their Rank
These officers described above are the principal and senior officers among the White Eunuchs of the Seraglio. Besides them, there
Fear Ambition and Rival Factions at Court
The Mother’s Growing Fear The Sultan’s mother, already shaken by the violent death of her husband, soon became deeply fearful
Lessons for Christians
From the example of the Turks, all Christians can learn an important lesson about obedience and law. The Turks show