The Fırst Permanent Ottoman Embassy In Europe The Embassy Of Yusuf Agah Efendı To London (1793-1797)

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Introduction

1. 1. Ottoman Sefaretnames (Ambassadors' Report)

   Ottoman Ambassadors before the establishment of the permanent embassies - Sefaretnames and their style and format –Sefaretnames as source of diplomatic history - Research on the Sefaretnames

2. 2. The Way to London

   The antecedents – The preparations - The journey - The embassy in London - The conduct of the embassy

3. 3. The Diplomatic Activities of the Ambassador

   Reasons for Ottoman neutrality - Yusuf Agah's defence of Ottoman interests against Russian propaganda - The Mikonos affair - The Nemesis affair - Yusuf Agah' account on the Anglo-Russian treaty - Yusuf Agah's reports on Denmark and Sweden - Yusuf Agah's report on Jackson's appointment - Yusuf Agah's account of the Tunisian envoy - The last phase of his diplomatic activities

4. 4. The Commercial and other Activities of the Ambassador

   Trade - Recruitment of western experts for service in the Ottoman Empire - Social activities - The reactions of the British public - Journey back to Istanbul

5. 5. Britain and British Institutions viewed by the Ottomans

   The view of Yusuf Agah Efendi - The view of Mahmud Raif Efendi

Conclusion

Appendices

1. British officials whose correspondence has been consulted
2. The itinerary of Yusuf Agah Efendi to and back from London
3. Journal du voyage de Mahmoud Raif Efendi en Angleterre, écrit par luy même

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