Ambassadors

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The embassador and his functions . By Monsieur De Wicquefort, counsellor in the councils of state, and privy-counsellor to the Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Zell, &c. To which is added, an historical discourse, concerning the election of the emperor, and the electors. By the same author. Translated into English by Mr. Digby.
Wicquefort, Abraham de, 1606-1682.Date: [1716]
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The embassador and his functions written by Monsieur de Wicquefort, Privy-Counsellor to the Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Zell, &c. In two books. I. Shewing, The Right of Sovereigns to send Embassadors: The several Orders of Publick Ministers: Of the Birth, Learning, and Age of Embassadors, and the Trust reposed in them: Their Instructions, Letters of Credence, Powers, Passports, Entries, Audiences, Ceremonies, Visits. Apparel, Expences, Domesticks, Privileges, &c. The Competition between France and Spain, and several other Princes and States about Rank. II. Treating of the Functions of Embassadors: Their Manner of Negotiating: Their Liberty of Speech: Their secret Services, Letters, Dispatches: Of their Mediatory Treaties: Of the Treaty of Westphalia, and all other Treaties in the last Century: Of Ratifications: The Lives and Characters of the most Illustrious Embassadors, and of several splendid Embassies; viz. I. That of Sir Francis Walsingham from Q. Elizabeth to France. II. The Duke of Buckingham to Spain and France. III. Sir Robert Shirley, Embassador from the K. of Persia to K. James 1st. IV. Mr. Lockhart Minister of England at the Pyrenean Treaty. V. The Lord Falconbridge to the French King at Dunkirk. VI. The Duke of Crequi to Cromwell. Vii. Sir John Trevor to France. Viii. The Lord Hollis to France. IX. The Earl of Essex to Denmark. X. Sir William Temple to the Hague and Nimeguen. With many other Embassies from England, France, Spain, which afford Useful Historical Relations no where else to be found. Also, A large Account of the Constitution of the German Empire, the Manner of Electing their Emperors, of the Electoral College, of the Golden Bull, of the Election of the King of the Romans, the Rights and Prerogatives of the several Electors, and the Laws and Usages of the Empire. Translated into English by Mr. Digby.
Wicquefort, Abraham de, 1606-1682.Date: 1716
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A dissertation concerning the punishment of ambassadors , Who Transgress the Laws of the Countries where they reside; founded upon the Judgment of the Celebrated Hugo Grotius; clear'd from many Objections, and exemplify'd with various Arguments and Authorities, both Antient and Modern. Written Originally in Latin by the Learned Dr. Richard Zouch, sometime Professor of the Civil Law in the University of Oxford. Done into English, with the Addition of a Preface concerning the Occasion of Writing this Treatise. By D. J. Gent.
Zouch, Richard, 1590-1661.Date: M.DCC.XVII. [1717]
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De la manière de négocier avec les souverains . De l'utilité des négociations, du choix des Ambassadeurs & des Envoyés, & des qualités nécessaires pour réussir dans ces emplois. Par Monsieur de Callières. Nouvelle édition, considérablement augmentée par M. *** Premiere Partie.
Calli�eres, Monsieur de (Fran�cois de), 1645-1717.Date: 1750
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The art of negotiating with sovereign princes . Of the usefulness of negotiations, of the choice of ambassadors and Envoys; and of the Qualifications necessary for succeeding in those Imployments. By Monsieur de Callieres, Counsellor in Ordinary to the King, Secretary of the Cabinet to His Majesty; heretosore Ambassador Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary from the late King, for the Treaties of Peace concluded at Ryswick. And one of the Forty Members of the French Academy. Translated from the French.
Calli�eres, Monsieur de (Fran�cois de), 1645-1717.Date: 1716