Isbn: 9781331529521 - a Journal of the Swedish Embassy, Vol. 2 of 2: in the Years 1653 and 1654 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique window into 17th-century Sweden through the diary of English ambassador Bulstrode Whitelocke, who was sent to negotiate a treaty of alliance between England and Sweden. The diary provides a detailed account of Whitelocke's interactions with the Swedish court and his efforts to navigate the complex political landscape of the time, shedding light on the diplomatic relations between England and Sweden during this period. The author provides insights into the motivations and strategies of key figures involved in the negotiations, including Queen Christina and Chancellor Oxenstierna, offering a rich understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shaped European diplomacy in the mid-17th century. 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.…