State Papers, Vol. 4: Published Under the Authority of His Majesty's Commission; King Henry the Eight (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265708257 ISBN 13: 9780265708255

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

State Papers, Vol. 4: Henry VIII and Scotland in Diplomatic Letters

This edition compiles primary documents from Tudor diplomacy, presenting letters, memoranda, and official notes from the early 16th century. It offers a window into royal decisions, alliances, and the day-to-day workings of court politics through the voices of those who shaped history.

In these pages, readers encounter the real language of government—casual notes, formal requests, and strategic requests for peace, reinforcement, and succession. The selections portray negotiations between England and its neighbours, reflecting the pressures of statecraft, marriage alliances, and the balance of power during King Henry VIII’s reign.

• Witness authentic correspondence and the tone of official diplomacy
• See how monarchs, nobles, and church figures framed their requests and responses
• Track the unfolding of treaties, peaces, and political maneuvering
• Gain context for how state papers guided real historical outcomes

Ideal for readers of Tudor history, early modern diplomacy, and primary-source study, this volume helps you connect names, places, and events to the broader story of 16th‑century Europe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265708257
• ISBN 13: 9780265708255
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 711