French influence remained paramount at Constantinople .
The Capitulations were renewed in 1604 , forcing all nations to trade under the protection and flag of French , except for England and Venice which were competing , with the Dutch Republic , for influence in the Levant .
French influence remained paramount at Constantinople , and the Capitulations were renewed in 1604 , forcing all nations to trade under the protection and flag of France , except for England and Venice which were competing , with the Dutch Republic , for influence in the Levant .