(Hardback)

Argues against traditional interpretations and takes a comparative look at a range of diasporas, including the Jewish, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Maltese, Greek and Armenian diasporas. This work investigates the common patterns and practices in the enterprises of diaspora peoples and entrepreneurs.

(Paperback)

Argues against traditional interpretations and takes a comparative look at a range of diasporas, including the Jewish, Arab, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Maltese, Greek and Armenian diasporas. This work investigates the common patterns and practices in the enterprises of diaspora peoples and entrepreneurs.

(Hardback)

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 America. This book highlights France's use of the exotic and analyzes French discourse about Islam and the 'Orient'.