The Intellectual and Diplomatic Discourse of American Progressives and the Late Ottomans, 1830-1930

The Intellectual and Diplomatic Discourse of the American Progressives and the Late Ottomans 1830-1930″ by Brigitte Powell would be characterized as a historical analysis that examines the relationship between the United States and the Ottoman Empire from the early 19th to mid-20th century. It offers insights into how American progressive thought was influenced by Ottoman reforms, and how this interaction shaped American foreign policy in the Near East. The book highlights the contributions of key American diplomats and intellectuals in the Ottoman Empire, and their impact on the evolution of ideas and foreign policy strategies in the U.S. This work is significant for those interested in the development of American foreign policy and its historical connections to the Ottoman Empire.