Letters from Sir Robert Cecil to Sir George Carew : Camden Society, Old Series, LXXXVIII.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maclean, John.

Series:

Letters from Sir Robert Cecil to Sir George Carew Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anglo-Norman letters.

Ireland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2012.

Summary:

This book comprises a collection of letters written by Sir Robert Cecil to Sir George Carew during Carew's tenure as the Lord President of Munster in Ireland, covering the years of his governance. Edited by John Maclean, the letters provide valuable insights into the political strategies and policies implemented by the English Court under Queen Elizabeth I in Ireland. They illuminate the challenges faced by English administrators, including issues with settlers, known as undertakers, and the broader complexities of colonial governance. The correspondence highlights the cautious nature of Cecil and his attempts to maintain secrecy, as well as the socio-political and economic struggles of the period. Intended for historians and scholars, the book offers a detailed primary source for studying the Elizabethan administration in Ireland. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554935000

1554935008

OCLC:

1470861206