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Original decorated wrappers. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Light soiling to text block edges. Some wear & soiling to covers & spine. Some discolouration especially to cover margins & spine edges.; Light soiling to text block edges. Some wear & soiling to covers & spine. Some discolouration especially to cover margins & spine edges.; 18 x 11.6 x 2.6 cms; 412 pages; Renà de Lucinge (c. 1553â"1624) was a Savoyard diplomat, historian, and political thinker who served the Duchy of Savoy during a time of intense religious and political upheaval in Europe. He is best known for his role as an ambassador to France, where he navigated complex relations between Catholic and Protestant powers in the late 16th century. A committed Catholic and loyal servant of the House of Savoy, Lucinge was also a thoughtful commentator on history and statecraft. His writings include a history of the Ottoman Empire and a treatise on the art of negotiation, reflecting his interest in diplomacy, power, and the shifting balance of European politics. Though less widely known today, his works were influential in their time and reveal a measured, pragmatic approach to international affairs.…