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Examines the history of consumption throughout the early modern period. Takes a chronological and global view to the discussion of evolving consumer practice and culture between 1500 and 1800"--Provided by publisher"--

Examines the history of consumption throughout the early modern period. Takes a chronological and global view to the discussion of evolving consumer practice and culture between 1500 and 1800"--Provided by publisher"--

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 the Americas. The consumption of silk, cotton cloth, spices, coffee, tea, china, gems, flowers and other luxury goods transformed daily life and gave rise to a new discourse about the 'Orient' which in turn shaped ideas ab...