LEVANTINE ECONOMIC LIFE IN PERA: THE CASE OF THE FOSCOLO FAMILY

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LEVANTINE ECONOMIC LIFE IN PERA: THE CASE OF THE FOSCOLO FAMILY

LEVANTINE ECONOMIC LIFE IN PERA: THE CASE OF THE FOSCOLO FAMILY

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Publication Date : 2025-10-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examines the economic transformation of 19th century Istanbul through the example of the Levantine Foscolo family, with a particular focus on the Pera district. Originating from the Venetian aristocracy and later migrating to various parts of the Ottoman Empire, the Foscolo family participated in the changing dynamics of trade, law and social life in the 19th century. The research highlights how the family integrated into the local economy through professions such as merchants, artisans and financiers and contributed significantly to the development of Istanbul\\\'s Levantine business environment. It also examines the impact of industrialization, corporate law, and foreign capital on the business environment of the period, as well as how the Foscolos navigated these changes by establishing influential shipping and coal companies. By tracing the family\\\'s migration, professions and enterprises, this study sheds light on the transformation of Istanbul into a cosmopolitan center where East and West converged in both culture and commerce.
Keywords : Levanten, Ekonomi, Pera, Vapur, Denizcilik, Şirket

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