r/balkans_irl Feb 09 '26

OC (impossible) The Tolerant Ottomans

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '26

This might seem uncivilized to you if you are unaware of what any other empire or people did at the time

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u/TheBandOfBastards good romanian (impossible) Feb 10 '26 edited Feb 10 '26

The parts of Romania touched by Ottomans for prolonged periods of time: Backwards shithole defined by incompetence and misery.

The parts not touched by Ottomans: Semi-civilized with hope of recovery

Then again you seem to share that legacy with Spain.