A Day by Day Idea for a Bulgaria Vacation
Before you leave: decide how you want the trip to feel. Some travelers want active days with plenty to see,
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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
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for Families and Small Groups
Plan around the group A visit to Ephesus can be rewarding for travelers of different ages, but a successful day
The Janissary Agha and the Power of the Janissary Treasury
The Commander of the Janissaries The commander of the Janissary Corps was known as the Janissary Agha (Yeniçeri Ağası). This
Military Forces in the Ottoman Provinces of Karamania and Diyarbakır
The Province of Karamania Karamania was one of the important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in central Anatolia. Like other
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
Admission to the Schools
When the youths are admitted to the Seraglio, they are placed in one of two schools, called Oda. These are
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 Principles of Ottoman Power and Survival
Dismissing Warnings and Overconfidence Some of the Janissary officers strongly advised that the Vizier should be removed at once, using