The Chupmefsahi Sect in Constantinople
In recent years, a belief has become common in Constantinople, especially among the young men of the Seraglio (the Sultan’s […]
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Sedition and the Rise of a New Sect
After the death of the fifth Sultan of the Turks, a man named Scheibech Bedredm, who had been Chief Justice
Protection of Christians and Their Homes
Christians are allowed to take shelter in a safe place and are responsible for protecting themselves and defending their religion.
Turkish View of Ambassadors
In the Ottoman Empire, ambassadors were often treated harshly, in ways very different from the respectful customs of ancient Rome
The Power of the Grand Signior
In the Ottoman system, the first concern was always the power of the ruler, known as the Grand Signior, or