King Michael’s First Reign
A Modern Reformer
Michael, a member of the Obrenovitch family, became King of Servia and proved to be a wise and progressive leader. He was...
Karageorge Builds a New Servia
After successfully driving out the Turks, Karageorge (Black George) established a liberal monarchy in Servia. He knew that he lacked formal education and experience,...
Understanding the Political Situation in Servia
To understand the current political situation in Servia (now known as Serbia), we need to look back at the country’s history. Servia has long...
Discovering Brusa
A Historic Ottoman Capital
A visit to Brusa, the once vibrant capital of the Ottoman Empire, requires a minimum of three days, including a full...
Treasures of Brusa
Mosques, Tombs, and Citadel
Ulu Jami (The Big Mosque)
Ulu Jami, also known as The Big Mosque, stands as a testament to the contributions of three...
A Glimpse into Ottoman History
Towards the end of the eleventh century, Brusa came under the control of the Seljuk Turks. However, they abandoned the city following the Crusaders’...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 121
Boniface ıs Killed ın a Battle Against the Bulgarians
When the marquis had come to Messinopolis, he did not remain there more than five days...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 120
On the morrow the Emperor Henry, and the host of the French departed thence, and marched day by day till they came to Adrianople;...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 119
Then the Emperor Henry repaired to Constantinople, and undertook once more to go to Adrianople with as many men as he could collect. He...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 118
When the emperor had passed over the straits of St. George, he set his troops in array, and rode day by day till he...
