Correspondence of Robert Bowes of Aske, Esquire, the Ambassador of Queen Elizabeth in the Court of Scotland : Surtees Society.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stevenson, Joseph.

Series:

Correspondence of Robert Bowes of Aske, Esquire, the Ambassador of Queen Elizabeth in the Court of Scotland Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic and consular service, British.

Sixteenth century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (626 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This volume compiles the correspondence of Robert Bowes, an English diplomat serving as Queen Elizabeth I's ambassador to the court of Scotland during a tumultuous period in the late 16th century. Bowes was tasked with advancing English interests by influencing Scottish politics, weakening ties to France, and mitigating support for Mary, Queen of Scots. The letters provide unique insights into Elizabethan diplomacy, espionage, and the complex relationship between England and Scotland. They also highlight Bowes's role in navigating factionalism among the Scottish nobility and securing political alliances. This collection, drawn from original manuscripts and archives, illustrates Bowes's skill and challenges as a diplomat and offers valuable historical context for understanding the political landscape of Elizabethan Britain. Intended for historians and scholars of British history, the work contributes to the study of diplomacy, political intrigue, and the union of the English and Scottish crowns. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554938025

1554938023

OCLC:

1470859868