The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
The Fall of the Powerful Cavalry The Ottoman Spahis were once among the richest and most respected cavalrymen in the […]
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Changes in the Ottoman Military and Government
The Ottoman Empire at Its Greatest Strength During the reigns of famous sultans such as Selim I and Suleiman the
The Limits of Turkish Philosophy
From what has been described so far, the reader may understand the general depth of Turkish philosophy as it was
The Changing Rule of Transylvania
Transylvania was not completely free from Ottoman pressure, but its situation was somewhat different from that of Moldavia and Wallachia.
War as a Means of Survival for a Vizier
According to Ottoman political thought, the only likely way for a weak or unstable Prime Vizier to protect himself was
The Advantage of Absolute Power in the Turkish Empire
The Strength Gained from Undivided Authority The importance and usefulness of absolute power in the Turkish state can clearly be
The Return of the Stolen Jewels
Fearing that the jewels he had taken were meant to be worn only by the Grand Signior, Ali Bojiangi decided
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 Challenges Facing the Fine Arts
What could the fine arts expect from the Government or from the leaders of the Bulgarian nation in the years
Growth of Shipping in Recent Years
Shipping activity in Bulgaria has grown strongly during the last five years. Overall maritime traffic increased by almost 40 percent