Anglo-Turkish relations during reform period of Tanzimat

ABSTRACTAfter the English took part in the Eastern Mediterranian trade at thesixteenth century, first relations between Ottoman Empire and England hadstarted. Continuing relations reached its peak at the nineteenth century withthe emerging of Russia as a threat to the biggest English colony India.and toTurkish Straits.After 1833, the relations got closer and the English politicianssupported the reform movements occurring nearly at every part of theOttoman state. But towards the dawn of the century, after the opening ofSuez Channel and the changing balances in Europe, English politicians losttheir interest to the integrity and continuity of Ottoman Empire. And after1878 they gave up supporting Ottoman Empire and joined its sharingprocess.