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Beyond ambassadors : consuls, missionaries, and spies in premodern diplomacy / edited by Maurits A. Ebben, Louis Sicking.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ebben, Maurits Alexander, 1955- author.
- Series:
- Rulers & elites ; Volume 9.
- Rulers & elites : comparative studies in governance ; Volume 19
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Diplomacy--History.
- Diplomacy.
- Diplomats--History.
- Diplomats.
- Consuls--History.
- Consuls.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : BRILL, [2021]
- Summary:
- Because of the overarching shadow of 'the state' in all things diplomatic, traditional diplomatic history has neglected the study of any actors in foreign relations other than state diplomats, such as ambassadors. This volume focuses on the question of how and why consuls, missionaries, and spies not formally tied to the state or a prince could play a role in premodern diplomatic relations. It highlights their multiple loyalties, their volatility, and the porous boundaries of diplomatic activity. Historical research on non-state actors - in the context of the so-called new diplomatic history - is all the more urgent as it demonstrates their undeniably significant contributions to the formation of Europe's international relations.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 90-04-43898-X
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004438989 DOI
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