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English diplomatic practice in the Middle Ages /

Though many historians date the practice of diplomacy to the Renaissance, Pierre Chaplais shows that medieval kings relied on a network of diplomats and special envoys to conduct international relations. War, peace, marriage agreements, ransoms, trade and many other matters all had to be negotiated....

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chaplais, Pierre
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Hambledon and London, 2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Preface by Rees Davies; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; (i) From ?thelberht I of Kent to Henry II: 'Vox Viva' and 'Vox Mortua' in England and on the Continent; (ii) From Henry II to King John (1154-1199): 'Mandare' and 'Contrahere' versus 'Commendare' and 'Credere'; Diplomatic Correspondence; Advantages and shortcomings; Classification; Great seal, privy seal or signet?; Internal structure: letters with protocol; Letters without protocol; Language; Bearers and delivery; Simple and Solemn Missions; The way of credence; Terminology; Envoys; Letters of credence; Credences
  • The embassy's progressReports; Scope and limitations of the way of credence; Index