This book provides a general understanding of Ottoman diplomacy in relation to the modern international system. The origins of Ottoman diplomacy have been traced back to the Islamic tradition and Byzantine Inner Asian heritage. The Ottomans regarded diplomacy as an institution of the modern international system. They established resident ambassadors and the basic institutions and structure of diplomacy. The book concludes with a review of the legacy of Ottoman diplomacy.

RIFA'AT ALI ABOU-EL-HAJ Professor of History, Binghampton University, State University of New York, USA BÜLENT ARI Bilkent University, Turkey G.R. BERRIDGE Emeritus Professor of Politics, Leicester University, UK HALIL INALCIK Professor of Ottoman History, Bilkent University, Turkey ÖMER KÜRKÇÜOGLU Professor of Diplomatic History, Ankara University, Turkey ESIN YURDUSEV Lecturer, Middle East Technical University, Turkey