9780282655440 - Calendar of State Papers, Foreign Series, of the Reign of Elizabeth, 1572-74: Preserved in the State Department of Her Majesty's Public Record Office (Classic Repri... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This collection of correspondence from the Elizabethan era offers a rich insight into a tumultuous period of English history. These documents and letters, drawn from the State Paper Department at Her Majestyâs Public Record Office, focus on foreign affairs during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, predominantly covering the years 1572 to 1574. The collection sheds light on significant events such as the Ridolfi Plot, the execution of the Duke of Norfolk, and the siege of Edinburgh Castle, all key moments in the complex political and religious landscape of the time. The author, Allan James Crosby, presents a diverse range of perspectives through the inclusion of letters from prominent figures such as Lord Burghley, Sir William Drury, and Mary, Queen of Scots. These documents provide valuable insights into the diplomatic strategies, military campaigns, and personal relationships that shaped the course of history during Elizabethâs reign. The book delves into the intricate web of alliances, rivalries, and religious conflicts that characterized the period. It explores the fraught relationship between England and Scotland, the power struggles within the English court, and the broader geopolitical context of Europe in the midst of the Protestant Reformation. Through the voices of those who lived and shaped these events, the book provides a vivid and nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs that defined this era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.