Honor and Humility in Ottoman Thought
Among the Turks, it was not considered shameful to move down from the highest positions of honor and command to […]
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Ambition to Rise Through Learning
Many students directed their studies toward mastering the art of writing, hoping to rise to honor and high office through
The Crowd Restrained but Not Calmed
This action restrained the boldness of some who had been ready to lay violent hands upon the woman. Yet the
Princes and the Rule of Law
Authority Above Punishment, Not Above Order The saying “Et si legibus solutissimus, tamen legibus vivimus” means this: although princes are
A Wide Range of Artistic Work
There is almost no form of painting that Ivan Markvichka did not attempt during his long career. He worked with
The Situation of Art in Bulgaria
The difficult situation of the fine arts in Bulgaria was clearly felt not only by the different Bulgarian governments, but
Overview of Bulgarian Ports
Bulgaria has a total of sixteen ports, which play an important role in the country’s foreign and domestic trade. Seven