Description: Based on the account of an Ottoman ambassador's expedition to France in 1720, Göçek's study reveals the complex and differential impact these two societies had on each other.
Review Quotes: "Extremely insightful and useful."--American Historical Review
"A fascinating and scholarly account of important aspects of Western influence on Ottoman development. It deserves special praise for its use of sources...The book is important for students of international relations and for addressing the general question of hwo widely differing civilizations influence each other."--Middle East Journal