The Training Grounds and Gardens of the Janissary Recruits
Where the Recruits Lived After joining the Acemi Oğlanlar (Janissary novice corps), many recruits were assigned to work in the […]
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The Military Duties of the Zaims in the Ottoman Empire
The Responsibilities of the Zaims The Zaims were important members of the Ottoman military system. They received the income from
The Principles of Turkish Policy
The Ottoman Empire was ruled by methods very different from those of many European states. The Turks governed their lands
Lessons for Christians
From the example of the Turks, all Christians can learn an important lesson about obedience and law. The Turks show
The Province of Çıldır
The eighth great province of the Ottoman Empire was the government of the Pasha of Çıldır, located on the frontier
Officers Serving the Queen Mother
Among the Black Eunuchs, several officers are assigned specifically to the service of the Queen Mother, whose household is one
Fear Ambition and Rival Factions at Court
The Mother’s Growing Fear The Sultan’s mother, already shaken by the violent death of her husband, soon became deeply fearful
Haralampy Tatcheff and Decorative Art in Bulgaria
Among Bulgarian artists, Haralampy Tatcheff stands out as the leading figure in decorative art. He graduated from the School of
The Growing Success of Bulgarian Art
As artistic interest and public taste gradually awakened and developed in Bulgaria, the moral success of Bulgarian art became assured.
Steady Growth of the Bulgarian National Bank
Steady Growth of the Bulgarian National Bank As the operations of the Bulgarian National Bank expanded, its progress became stronger