University College Academic Officially Launches Book

Dr Claire Norton, Senior Lecturer in History at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham recently co-edited a volume entitled The Renaissance and The Ottoman World, and an official launch for the book will be held on Thursday 5th December. Edited together with Prof Anna Contadini, (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London, the book explores the intellectual, cultural and diplomatic interactions between the Ottoman Empire and Western Europe during the Renaissance era. The publication is a collection of 14 articles, which contribute to an exciting cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary scholarly dialogue that explores elements of continuity and exchange between the two areas, and positions the Ottoman Empire as an integral element of the geo-political and cultural continuum within which the Renaissance evolved. The launch of the publication will be held at the Royal Asiatic Society, starting at 6.30pm with drinks, canapés and a short introduction; members of the public are welcome to attend and support the work of Dr Norton and Prof Contadini. Copies of the book will be available for sale at a 50% discount at the launch. The Renaissance and The Ottoman World is also available to order through Ashgate Publishing.