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 […]
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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
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
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
A Humble Address to a Statesman
The author begins by expressing humility. He admits that it would be great presumption for him to offer personal observations
Characteristics of Bulgarian Art
The Role of the National Museum The art gallery of the National Museum in Sofia has existed for almost twenty
Bayram Ceremonies at the Ottoman Court
Greetings from the Chief Religious Leaders After the Grand Vizier completed his greeting, the next important person to appear before
Criticism and Reputation of the Bektashi Order
Opposition from Religious Authorities Despite its influence, the Bektashi order was strongly criticized by a group of strict religious scholars
The Munafihi Sect
The Munafihi is a sect that is strongly influenced by Pythagorean ideas. They believe in the metempsychosis, or the transmigration