Correspondance diplomatique de Bertrand de Salignac de la Motte Fénélon, Tome Sixième : Ambassadeur de France en Angleterre de 1568 à 1575
Résumé
"Correspondance diplomatique de Bertrand de Salignac de la Motte Fénélon, Tome Sixième" by Charles Purton Cooper is a diplomatic correspondence collection written in the early 19th century. This volume includes various dispatches, reports, instructions, and memorandums from Fénélon, the French ambassador to England, during the years 1574-1575. The letters likely delve into the intricacies of political relations between France and England, particularly focusing on marriage negotiations involving key historical figures, including Queen Elizabeth and Fénélon's interactions with the court. The opening of this volume presents the first dispatch dated the 5th of January 1574, where Fénélon communicates his New Year greetings to Queen Elizabeth and discusses the delicate matters of marriage negotiations. He expresses his hope for a favorable response regarding a match with a young and virtuous prince, reflecting the intense negotiations and political maneuvers of the time. The correspondence highlights both the politeness and the intricate diplomatic strategies employed in pursuing royal alliances, as well as the broader political context surrounding Protestant interests in Europe. Through this exchange, readers gain insight into the complex dynamics of 16th-century diplomacy, where personal relationships are intertwined with political ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Langue :français
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Importance matérielle : 1 online resource
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Importance matérielle : multiple file formats
Informations sur l'édition :
Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Release date is 2012-12-17
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