The Belief in Camel Souls
In Gran Cairo (Cairo), there were many followers of a peculiar belief in the transmigration of souls, similar to the […]
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Condemnation of Persian Heresy
If a Christian is condemned for claiming the Trinity in God, why should the Persian expect better treatment? Persians are
The Role of the Sword in Promoting Mahometan Faith
The Mahometan faith was often promoted entirely through warfare. Soldiers were taught in their catechism that those who died fighting
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
The Problem of a Small Nation Ruling a Large Empire
It is difficult to understand how a small group of people, even if they are brave and wise, can control
Different Policies for Old and New Lands
It is important to explain another point of Ottoman policy. While the Turks believed it was useful to keep some
The Government of Buda in Hungary
The twentieth province was the Government of the Pasha of Budun, also called Buda, located in Hungary. This was one
The End of the Private Ceremony
After the formal ceremonies and private meeting have ended, the woman chosen by the Grand Signior is returned to the
The Imperial Seat of the Ottoman Emperors
The Ottoman Emperors’ court included three main schools or colleges of education for young men who were destined to serve
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