Fleeing During Plagues
The Wise and the General Population While many Turks faced contagious diseases with reckless courage, some people chose a different […]
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Protection of Christians
Christians living among Muslims must not be oppressed or mistreated. They should not be hated, forced to carry letters, show
Treatment of German Ambassadors
In the Ottoman Empire, even the most respected ambassadors were not always treated according to European standards of diplomacy. Representatives
Greed and Sudden Wealth
When we consider all these circumstances together, we can better understand the condition of the Ottoman government. Many of the
The Meaning of the “Seven Banners”
This small republic was sometimes called “the Seven Banners.” This name had a special meaning. It suggested that, in order
The Vast Wealth of a Greedy Vizier
If a Grand Vizier is naturally careful with money and used to living frugally, he often decides to lose nothing
Affection and Attachment Among Women
According to early observers, strong emotional attachments were also said to exist among women within Ottoman society. These writers claimed
Confusion Among the Officers
The city was thrown into confusion and division. The officers and soldiers were uncertain about what to do next, and
The Ottoman Court as a Gilded Prison
A Court That Resembles a Prison Anyone who carefully observes the Ottoman court will soon discover that it is, in
Nicola Petroff Master of Watercolour
Another important pupil of Jaroslav Veshin, and a member of the Society of Modern Art, is Nicola Petroff. He is