Royal Mosques and Their Attached Institutions
Royal mosques in the Ottoman Empire were much more than places of worship. They were centers of religion, education, charity, […]
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Covenant with Christians
Muhammad, as a Prophet and Messenger of God, made a special covenant with the Apostles, the faithful saints, and all
The French Ambassador in the Ottoman Court
The French ambassador, Sieur la Haye, faced harsh and unusual treatment while serving in the Ottoman Empire. He represented the
Who Could Join the Republic
In this system, only certain men were allowed to become members of the republic. They were either men who had
Additional Payments and Gifts
The castles that had been taken were redeemed for a certain sum of money, yet they still remained in the
War as a Means of Survival for a Vizier
According to Ottoman political thought, the only likely way for a weak or unstable Prime Vizier to protect himself was
The Limits of Turkish Philosophy
From what has been described so far, the reader may understand the general depth of Turkish philosophy as it was
The Queen’s Brutal Stripping
The Old Queen was attacked by furious young men who were eager to seize her treasures. In a matter of
The Solemn Inauguration of the Ottoman Emperor
Prayers for Wisdom and Prosperity At this sacred place, solemn prayers are offered that God will bless the new ruler
Recognition of Markvichka’s Contribution
Even though many of the criticisms directed at Ivan Markvichka are well founded, and despite the opposition his work has