How do you think busbecq outsider status shaped his perceptions of ottoman political and military life? to what extent does his role as foreigner enhance or undermine the usefulness of his account for historians?

Answer: Busbecq's outsider status greatly influenced his perception of the Ottoman Empire's political and military life because he was greatly concerned about its expansion into Austria, the country of his origin. In a way, his outside perception enhances the understanding one can have about the Ottoman's military operations since the author compares Turkish soldiers to Christian soldiers that "refuse to put up with their ordinary food," in contrast to the thrift and adapting Turkish military man. He states that this is a reason for The Ottoman's military success, their skilled soldiers that are able to adapt.