The Discovery of Ottoman Greece, Knowledge, Encounter, and Belief in the Mediterranean World of Martin Crucius
Knowledge, Encounter, and Belief in the Mediterranean World of Martin Crucius
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Richard Calis's "The Discovery of Ottoman Greece" delves into the life and work of Martin Crucius, a 16th-century German scholar who meticulously documented Greek life under Ottoman rule.
The book explores Crucius's unique research methods, relying heavily on interactions with Greek informants and extensive correspondence.
It reveals the complexities of cultural exchange and the interplay between firsthand accounts and the scholar's own biases.
The narrative sheds light on early modern European perceptions of the 'other' within Christianity and challenges traditional narratives of Greek decline.
Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of how early modern scholars constructed knowledge about different cultures.
The book explores Crucius's unique research methods, relying heavily on interactions with Greek informants and extensive correspondence.
It reveals the complexities of cultural exchange and the interplay between firsthand accounts and the scholar's own biases.
The narrative sheds light on early modern European perceptions of the 'other' within Christianity and challenges traditional narratives of Greek decline.
Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced understanding of how early modern scholars constructed knowledge about different cultures.
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Richard Calis, "The Discovery of Ottoman Greece: Knowledge, Encounter, and Belief in the Mediterranean World of Martin Crusius" (Harvard UP, 2025)
