Wicquefort, Abraham de 1606-1682

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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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Relation en forme de journal du voyage et séjour que le seren. et tres-puissant prince Charles II, roy de la Grand' Bretagne, ... a fait en Hollande, depuis le 25 may jusques au 2 juin 1660
Wicquefort, Abraham de 1606-1682.Date: 1660
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The rights, privileges, and office of embassadors and publick ministers Illustrated with Historical Narrations of the most important Affairs that have been transacted by them through all the Courts of Europe, And A General View of the most celebrated Treaties. To which is added, A Discourse Concerning The Succession in the German Empire; With Remarks on the Golden Bull of Charles IV, which regulated the Number of Electors: And A Short Account of their several Principalities. Correcting the Mistakes of Mons. de Thou, and other the most celebrated Historians. By Mons. de Wicquefort, Privy Counsellor to the Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Zell, &c. Translated into English by Mr. Digby.
Wicquefort, Abraham de 1606-1682.Date: 1740
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De Fransche tyrannie, dat is: Oprecht en waerachtig verhael van de grouwelijke wreetheden tot Bodegraven, Swammerdam en elders door de Franssen gepleegt. [By Abraham de Wicquefort]. Translated from the French
Wicquefort, Abraham de 1606-1682Date: 1674