Report on the Manuscripts of J. M. Heathcote, Esq. , of Conington Castle, Co. Hunts. (Fanshawe MSS. ) : Historical Manuscripts Commission.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Fanshawe, Richard, author.

Series:

• Manuscripts of J. M. Heathcote [Fanshawe MSS. ] Series
• Manuscripts of J. M. Heathcote [Fanshawe MSS. ] Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• History--Sources.
• International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

This work, produced by the Historical Manuscripts Commission, provides a detailed analysis of the manuscripts of J.M. Heathcote, Esq., housed at Conington Castle, with a focus on the Fanshawe papers. These documents primarily pertain to the diplomatic efforts of Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bart., ambassador under King Charles II, during his missions to Portugal and Spain (1661-1666). The collection sheds light on England's relations with the Iberian Peninsula, including military activities and diplomatic correspondence. It complements other archival materials, such as the Spanish and Portuguese records at the Public Record Office and Harley Manuscripts at the British Museum. Fanshawe's letters, drafts, and a letter-book from his Portugal embassy are featured prominently, offering insights into the period's diplomatic challenges, military financing, and political dynamics. This publication is intended for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts of early modern European history, particularly diplomatic and military studies. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

• 9781554939817
• 155493981X

OCLC:

1470853294