The State Papers and Letters of Sir Ralph Sadler, Vol. 2 of 3: Knight-Banneret (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Clifford

 
9780656151455: The State Papers and Letters of Sir Ralph Sadler, Vol. 2 of 3: Knight-Banneret (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Primary letters and reports from the Tudor era illuminate the strategy, diplomacy, and rising reform in Scotland during 1559–1560.

This edition compiles Sir Ralph Sadler’s correspondence and contemporary notes that trace the tensions between France, England, and Scottish factions. It offers a window into how ambassadors, regents, and reformers navigated alliances, fortifications, and religious change at a turning point in British history.

  • Firsthand voices from Sadler, the Duke of Chastelherault, Knox, Balnaves, and others illuminate the political landscape.
  • Detailed updates on fortifications, frontier negotiations, and proposed troop movements.
  • Accounts of religious reform efforts, abbey suppressions, and shifts in power among Scottish lords.
  • Insights into English governance and strategic funding during a volatile alliance period.
Ideal for readers of Tudor history, the Scottish Reformation, and documents that reveal early modern diplomacy and conflict.

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ISBN 10:  1331557100 ISBN 13:  9781331557104
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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