A window into late 16th-century diplomacy
Explore the dispatches, letters, and political context surrounding M. Courcelles, the French ambassador in Scotland during 1586–1587. This collection presents primary documents and notes that illuminate Franco-Scottish diplomacy at a pivotal moment. In these pages, you’ll see how couriers, ambassadors, and monarchs shaped alliances, intrigues, and policy. The material reveals the delicate balance of power, shifting loyalties, and the careful navigation required to maintain influence across borders.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details, with unmatched clarity, the secret diplomatic negotiations between three monarchs at the heart of 16th-century European politics. Mary, Queen of Scots, was held captive for nearly two decades by her rival, Elizabeth I of England. The author draws back the curtain on the secret communications between Mary and her son, James VI of Scotland, and how he pleaded with Elizabeth to spare his mother's life, highlighting the political and religious tensions that shaped their world. The author's insights into the characters and motivations of these remarkable rulers bring a fresh perspective to this fascinating period in British history, revealing the complex web of pressures and obligations that shaped their lives and decisions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331513865_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331513865
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331513865
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)