The Sin of Polygamy
Another serious wrongdoing among you is the practice of one woman being joined to many men. To whom, then, do […]
T33b
The Challenge for Christianity Among the Turks
Christianity faced great difficulties in gaining respect among the Turks. The Turks often viewed Christians as despicable and contemptible, considering
The Ottoman View of the Holy Roman Emperor
The Turks understood that the Holy Roman Emperor alone was not very strong. His own forces, by themselves, were considered
Converts Who Became Zealous Turks
Many of those who converted to Islam did not remain half-hearted believers. Over time, they became fully part of Turkish
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 Role of the Reis Efendi
The Mufti will be discussed later in its proper place. Here we will focus on the Reis Efendi, whose title
The Chosen Agiamoglans of the Imperial Seraglio
The Agiamoglans who were chosen to serve in the Grand Signior’s Seraglio were selected from the best among the whole
Clothing and Diet
The young men in the Seraglio are well-dressed, wearing good-quality English cloth and linen, but not overly fine or luxurious.
The Principles of Ottoman Power and Survival
Dismissing Warnings and Overconfidence Some of the Janissary officers strongly advised that the Vizier should be removed at once, using
The Epistle Dedicatory
The author continues his dedicatory address by praising the remarkable success with which the ambassador carried out his mission. He