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Towns Opposite Visegrád and Peaceful Submission
Opposite Visegrád lies a town known in older accounts as Oszlaroz. In this place there stands a large and notable church, which shows that...
A Fortress Shaped by Constant War
Few places in this region have suffered so many hard and memorable sieges as this stronghold. Over many years, it became a central point...
Arrival at Strigonium under Turkish Escort
The Turkish saick escorted us safely as far as Strigonium, also known as Gran or Ostrigon. When we reached the town, they set our...
The Bulgarians Character Education and Progress
Superstition and Education
In the past, and even to some extent today, Bulgarians have often been called a superstitious people. However, this was largely due...
The Bulgarian People Race History and Character
The Importance of Bulgarian Distinction
The distinct racial and cultural makeup of the Bulgarians helps explain why they remained passive under foreign domination, while their...
The Bulgarians and Their Land
Expansion from Dobrudsha
The Bulgarians originally settled in the plain known as Dobrudsha, but this area soon became too small for their growing population. Over...
A Royal Rejection
Princess Xenia’s Insult to King Alexander
King Alexander and Queen Draga would surely feel deep embarrassment if Prince Mirko were selected as the future heir...
Strong Ties Between Montenegro and Russia
Two of Prince Mirko’s sisters were raised and educated under the care of the Dowager Empress of Russia, and both later married into the...
Political Intrigue and the Question of Succession in Serbia
In recent years, conspiracies surrounding the Serbian royal family have become more frequent. A major reason for this is Queen Draga’s failure to produce...
Kidnapping Cases in the Turkish Provinces
In recent years, there have been many kidnappings in the Turkish provinces, but very little has been reported about these incidents. The lack of...
