The Rise of the Bostancıs
Among the Bostancıs (also written as Bostangees), some were promoted to a higher rank and were called Hasaki, a title […]
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Physical Training and Strength
When the young men reach adolescence and full physical strength, they begin serious training in manly exercises. They are taught
Secret Plots Against the Young Sultan
Janissary Doubts and False Promises The Janissaries were openly opposed to the new Grand Vizier, knowing well that he did
A Modest Apology for the Subject
The author begins by admitting that the subject of this discourse may appear unworthy of a statesman’s valuable time. Many
The Danger of Popular Taste
Until now, Bulgarian artists have been more exposed to the danger of pleasing low and vulgar public tastes than to
Expansion of Agricultural Banking After 1895
By 1895, the agricultural banks in Bulgaria had greatly expanded their activities. Their number of transactions increased, and their role