Aneliya Stoyanova discusses dynastic diplomacy at the Ottoman court by analysing the co-operation between the Spanish and Austrian branches of the Habsburg dynasty.

Beyond the Topkapi Palace: Space, Status and Commensurability in the Venetian Diplomatic Experience

Apr 7th, 2017 6m 7s

Maxwell Hudson discusses how diplomacy at the Ottoman court was marked by ceremonies across the city and in everyday interactions between ambassadors and Ottoman officials.

Diplomacy at Constantinople in Comparative Perspective

Apr 7th, 2017 9m 38s

Using diplomatic reports, this talk discusses the cultural relativism at play when diplomats moved between the Ottoman court and other Islamic courts in India and north Africa.

European Ambassadors and Non-European Embassies in Constantinople

Apr 7th, 2017 8m 52s

Discusses the extent to which European diplomats at the Ottoman court interacted with and learned about embassies from beyond Europe.

Cultures of Diplomacy at the Ottoman Court: An Introduction

Apr 7th, 2017 9m 58s

Discusses recent developments in how we think about early modern diplomatic history and why we should look at all diplomacy taking place in a particular court.

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