Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury Preserved at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire : Historical Manuscripts Commission.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Giuseppi, M. S., author.

Series:

Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury: the Cecil Manuscripts

Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury: the Cecil Manuscripts ; v.16

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Great Britain--History--Elizabeth, 1558-1603--Sources.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (564 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury preserved at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2012.

Summary:

The book is a detailed calendar of the manuscripts preserved at Hatfield House, specifically focusing on the Cecil Manuscripts from the year 1604. Edited by M.S. Giuseppi, it provides abstracts and transcripts of letters and papers related to significant historical events during the reign of King James I. These include the meeting of James's first parliament, the Hampton Court Conference, the war in the Netherlands, and the peace treaty between England and Spain. The collection offers insights into the King's personal activities, his views on governance, and his interactions with political figures, along with commentary on his financial extravagance. Intended for historians, researchers, and scholars, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the political and social dynamics of early Stuart England. Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes index.

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ISBN:

9781554935642

1554935644

OCLC:

1498728147