MEMOIRES TOUCHANT LES AMBASSADEURS ET LES MINISTRES PUBLICS par M.L.P.

Publication date: 1677

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A Cologne; Chez Pierre du Marteau; In-8º pequeno de (4) 267 (1) páginas; Brochado Rara primeira edição destas memórias, escritas na Holanda, onde Wicquefort se refugiou. Wicquefort foi um diplomata e intelectual, e escreveu esta obra para se defender das acusações de traição que lhe valeram a pena de prisão perpétua. Famoso diplomata, foi preso por escrever sobre as relações do jovem Luís XIV com a sobrinha de Mazarin, encontrou refúgio na Holanda, onde informou a França sobre as ações de diplomatas e massacradores estrangeiros. Em 1675 surgiu o Caso Williamson: Wicquefort foi acusado novamente de traição, após ter vendido despachos secretos ao embaixador da Coroa da Inglaterra, o cavaleiro Williamson. Foi preso em 25 de março e em 1676, foi condenado a prisão perpétua após julgamento e confisco de seus bens. Foi na prisão que escreveu estas memórias sobre diplomatas, ministros, embaixadores e direito na Europa. Wicquefort escapou da prisão em 1679. Assinou esta obra com as iniciais L.M.P. (le ministre prisonnier), "O Minisitro Prisioneiro". Exemplar com encadernação coeva em pergaminho com dano na parte superior da lombada, miolo em bom estado de conservação. Cologne; Chez Pierre du Marteau; In-8th small of (4) 267 (1) pages; Brocade Rare first edition of these memoirs, written in Holland, where Wicquefort took refuge. Wicquefort was a diplomat and intellectual, and wrote this work to defend himself against accusations of treason that earned him a life sentence. A famous diplomat, he was arrested for writing about the relations of the young Louis XIV with Mazarin's niece, he found refuge in Holland, where he informed France about the actions of foreign diplomats and massacrers. In 1675 the Williamson Affair arose: Wicquefort was again accused of treason, after having sold secret dispatches to the ambassador of the Crown of England, the knight Williamson. He was arrested on March 25 and in 1676, he was sentenced to life imprisonment after trial and confiscation of his property. It was in prison that he wrote these memoirs about diplomats, ministers, ambassadors and law in Europe. Wicquefort escaped from prison in 1679. He signed this work with the initials L.M.P. (le ministre prisonnier), "The Minisitro Prisioneiro". Copy with contemporary parchment binding with damage to the upper part of the spine, interior in good condition.…

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Title
MEMOIRES TOUCHANT LES AMBASSADEURS ET LES MINISTRES PUBLICS par M.L.P.
Author
Abraham de Wicquefort
Publication year
1677
Condition
good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Edition
1ª Edição.
Item weight
376 grams

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Since 2001, in the book market in our country, Livraria Alfarrabista - Liliana Queiroz, based in Caldas da Rainha, has been building over the years a collection that meets the most diverse tastes and preferences, with its main focus being rare and out-of-print books, without However, it aims to be an overly elitist space. Therefore, we try to satisfy the most refined bibliophile who is looking for a rare and very limited edition edition, as well as the simple reader who just wants another book for his daily reading. We currently have a collection of around 35,000 titles, which will be made available in this space through daily updates, striving to provide a complete and detailed description, using some images, for complete clarity of the status of the works. As much as possible we try to sell only works in which the state of conservation is acceptable, or which minimally maintains the original characteristics. We appreciate your visit and hope for your satisfaction in this space of ours. Greetings Bibliophiles, Liliana Queiroz & Rui Esteves.…

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