Calendar of State Papers and Manuscripts, Relating to English Affairs, 1557-1558—Venetian and Northern Italian papers in one compact volume
This nonfiction edition collects Venetian and other papers from 1557 to 1558, with an appendix by Rawdon Brown.
Edited under the authority of the Crown’s treasury, it presents original despatches, letters, and reports that illuminate English foreign affairs and European diplomacy during a pivotal period.
Readers will see how statesmen navigated alliances, war preparations, and political plots across courts in Venice, France, Rome, and beyond. The edition provides context and notes to help interpret the archival material, making long‑hidden events more accessible to today’s readers.
- Original despatches and letters from Venetian and other archives
- Translations and deciphered passages where needed
- Editorial notes offering historical context for 1557–1558
- Appendix with additional materials and reference guidance
Ideal for readers of early modern diplomacy, English foreign affairs, and archival history.