The Conquest of Constantinople and the Sultan’s Devotion
It is reported by the Turks that Constantinople was captured on a Wednesday. On the following Friday, which they consider […]
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Appearance of Friendship Toward Christianity
In this way, the early followers of Islam seemed to create a kind of agreement with Christianity. They showed themselves
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
The Sale of the Principality
The additional charges placed upon Wallachia, when the principality was sold every three years, were no less than those required
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 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
Titles That Show Absolute Power
The Emperor as God’s Representative on Earth The absolute and unlimited power of the Ottoman Emperor is clearly shown by
Leading Members of the Older Art Society
Among the members of the older Society of Bulgarian Artists, three figures stand out as especially important: Ivan Markvichka, Anton