Magnificence of Royal Mosques
The Turks show great care and generosity in building mosques and other religious buildings dedicated to the service of God. […]
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Opinions About the Honesty and Justice of the Turks
In this passage, the author expresses surprise at reading books that praise the honesty and justice of the Turks and
The Importance of Diplomacy
No nation in the world, however different or “barbarous” it might seem, ever ignored the role of ambassadors. Diplomacy has
Avoiding Hereditary Power
Hereditary succession and long continuance in office were carefully avoided not only among the Turks but also in other great
Moldavia and Its Early Submission
Moldavia, which the Turks called “Eugdan,” first became a tributary state under Sultan Mehmed the Great. At that time, the
Loss of Office Does Not Always Mean Death
It did not always happen that a Prime Vizier, when removed from his office, also lost his life. Although the
Effects of Strict Discipline and Separation
Because of the strict discipline of the Seraglio and the complete separation from women, the young men grew almost entirely
Confusion in the Presence Chamber
Those who entered His Majesty’s Presence Chamber immediately perceived a great tumult and disorder. The noise was so loud and
Land Held under the Crown
A Comparison with English Law In England, lands held from the Crown are protected by fixed and settled laws. A
Art Societies in Bulgaria
The artists of Bulgaria, including foreign artists who settled in the country, were organized into two main societies: the Society