The Emergence of Ottoman Studies in North America: Orientalism, the Modernization School and the Cold War (original) (raw)
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The emergence of Ottoman studies in North America was marked by a transition from a practical, primarily linguistic pursuit to a more structured academic domain. Initial studies were often conducted by individuals residing in the Ottoman Empire for reasons such as diplomacy or trade, which influenced the quality and perspective of their accounts. The role of the Cold War significantly shaped Ottoman studies, as Turkey's alignment with the United States fostered a Turcophilic narrative that merged existing Orientalist clichés.
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