Extract from the Despatches of M. Courcelles, French Ambassador at the Court of Scotland. M. D. LXXXVI. - M. D. LXXXVII : Bannatyne Club.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bannatyne Club, author, issuing body.

Series:

Extract from the Despatches of M Courcelles, French Ambassador at the Court of Scotland Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (104 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

This historical work is a compilation of despatches from M. Courcelles, a French ambassador at the Court of Scotland during the late 16th century. The book provides insights into diplomatic negotiations and political intrigues between France, Scotland, and England during the years 1586 and 1587. It draws from manuscripts preserved in Paris, the British Museum, and other archives, offering a detailed account of Courcelles' role in managing the affairs of the French king amidst a politically charged environment. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by Courcelles, including his clandestine activities, his assumed pseudonym of De Preau, and the suspicion his presence aroused at the English court. This work is intended for historians, scholars, and readers interested in Renaissance diplomacy, European history, and the interplay of power during the Elizabethan era. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781773011455

1773011456

OCLC:

1470851848