Orientalism in Early Modern France

Name: Orientalism in Early Modern France
Brand: Berg 3PL
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By McCabe, Ina Baghdiantz

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Francis I's ties with the Ottoman Empire marked the birth of court-sponsored Orientalism in France. Under Louis XIV, French society was transformed by cross-cultural contacts with the Ottomans, India, Persia, China, Siam and the Americas. The consumption of silk, cotton cloth, spices, coffee, tea, china, gems, flowers and other luxury goods transformed daily life and gave rise to a new discourse about the 'Orient' which in turn shaped ideas about science, economy and politics, and against absolutist monarchy. An original account of the ancient regime, this book highlights France's use of the exotic and analyzes French discourse about Islam and the 'Orient'.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 416
Release Date:: 2008-09-02
Publication Date:: 2008-06-01
Publisher:: Berg 3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1845203747
ISBN13:: 9781845203740
Weight:: 787 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 27 cm

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