Atheism in Constantinople
It is remarkable to consider how many people in Constantinople hold atheistic beliefs. Many of these are Kadizade scholars, who […]
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Religious Differences and Disputes Among the Turks
Even among people who share the same basic principles of religion, there is often a wide range of beliefs and
Voluntary Marriage and Freedom of Choice
Marriage must always be voluntary. A bride or groom cannot be forced into marriage against their will. The decision to
Imprisonment at Adrianople
After arriving at Adrianople, the French ambassador, Sieur la Haje, was placed in custody. Unlike his son, who had faced
False Witness and Religious Bias
Another serious problem in the Ottoman courts was the ease with which some people gave false witness. It was said
The Annual Tribute to the Sultan
From the time of the first agreement, the tribute of Ragusa continued without interruption. Every year, in the month of
The Wealth of Provincial Governors
It is almost impossible to describe exactly the wealth and methods of profit used by these powerful governors to enrich
Of the Eunuchs in the Ottoman Court
Among the customs of Eastern courts, the use of eunuchs was long established and widely accepted. This practice arose from
The Traitor’s Hairs and Ambition
These are the hairs of the traitor Kulkahya, a man who once boasted that before losing his head, there would
The Structure of Slavery in Ottoman Government
A Government Built on Servitude If a person carefully considers the structure of the entire Turkish government, he will find