Royal Mosques and Their Attached Institutions
Besides the grand buildings of the royal mosques themselves, many additional structures and facilities are connected to them. These include […]
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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 Successor of the Venetian Ambassador
The successor to the Venetian ambassador was Count Cestit, a man known for his generosity and love of luxury. However,
Popular Forms of Government in the Islamic World
It is not far from our subject to speak about two forms of government that were almost completely popular in
Military Duties of the Princes
The princes of the three provinces mentioned before were not only required to pay tribute to the Grand Signior, but
A Humble Man in Trouble
Among those affected by the shortage of meat was a dervish, who worked as a cook for a chamber of
Religious Instruction and Translation
Many of the students devoted themselves to books that treated the matters of faith and religious law. These works were
The Approach to the Women’s Lodgings
Crying loudly, “Allah, Allah,” the group hurried toward the door of the Women’s Lodgings. There they met several Black Eunuchs
The Emperor’s Power Within and Beyond the Law
Power That Appears Limited, Yet Is Not It may be said that the Emperor cannot truly be called a prisoner,
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