The Early Heroes of the Faith
Was not Ebubecher the first to embrace the faith? Was not Omar the brave champion of the Mahometan religion against […]
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Authority of the Mufti
The Mufti is the highest religious authority in the Mahometan system, respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and moral
The King of Poland and the Ottoman Court
The King of Poland was highly respected among the Christian princes at the Ottoman Court, though not considered the most
The Problem of a Small Nation Ruling a Large Empire
It is difficult to understand how a small group of people, even if they are brave and wise, can control
Roman Policy on Empire Expansion
Augustus Caesar, one of the wisest and most careful Roman emperors, carefully considered the size and limits of the Roman
The North African Provinces of the Empire
To this long list of Ottoman governments, one might also add Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli in Barbary. However, these provinces
Origins of the Palace Servants
These servants were rarely the sons of native-born Turks. Instead, they were gathered each year, as previously mentioned, from the
Discipline and Obedience
The Turks believe that those who know how to obey are best prepared to govern. At first, young men in
The Vizier Faces the Janissary Leaders
A Cold and Calculated Reception When the Grand Vizier arrived at the mosque, Bektas Aga did not come forward to
A Humble Address to a Statesman
The author begins by expressing humility. He admits that it would be great presumption for him to offer personal observations