Saksagan
Right to Vote and Public Services
In Serbia, every man who has completed military service is entitled to vote. Additionally, people who pay taxes of at least 15 francs a...
The Citadel and Its Military Purpose
Within the walls of the citadel, several important facilities are located. These include barracks for an artillery regiment, residences for the army commander and...
The Servian Language and Cultural Identity
The Servian (now called Serbian) language is a blend of Slavic influences, with noticeable similarities to both Russian and Greek. It is also closely...
Food and Living Conditions
In Bulgaria, meat and vegetables are inexpensive, which means that laborers and their families can eat well. The daily diet of the working people...
Native Animals Horses and Buffaloes
The native horses in Bulgaria are small in size, but they are known for being strong, energetic, and tough. Even though they don’t look...
The Structure of the Bulgarian Army
The Bulgarian army is made up of about 30,000 well-trained soldiers. The troops are equipped in the German style and follow the Russian military...
Turkish Orders and Greek Bulgarian Bands
What the Turkish troops do is based on orders from Constantinople. However, it's difficult to figure out if the Greek and Bulgarian "bands" are...
Limited Aid for Rebuilding Villages
The Turkish government provided money to help rebuild the villages that were destroyed, but it was only about fifteen shillings per family. Many villagers...
The 1903 Uprising and the Attack on Smilevo
Mr. James McGregor, the former British Consul at Monastir, reported that during the 1903 uprising, Turkish soldiers, made up of eleven battalions and several...
A Night in the Monastery
I had gone to the monastery hoping to have a peaceful, cool night’s sleep. However, despite my room being high up, the night was...
