Sir William Trumbull in Paris 16851686 [Paperback]

Originally published in 1938, this book contains an account of Sir William Trumbull's two years as extraordinary envoy to France.Originally published in 1938, this book contains an account of Sir William Trumbull's two years as extraordinary envoy to France during the reign of James II. Clark draws heavily on Trumbull's accounts and letters to create a detailed picture of his active working life in France.Originally published in 1938, this book contains an account of Sir William Trumbull's two years as extraordinary envoy to France during the reign of James II. Clark draws heavily on Trumbull's accounts and letters to create a detailed picture of his active working life in France.Originally published in 1938, this book contains an account of Sir William Trumbull's two years as extraordinary envoy to France during the reign of James II. Clark draws heavily on Trumbull's accounts and letters to create a detailed picture of his active working life in France, occasionally against the interests of his monarch in defence of French Protestants. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Stuart diplomacy and the history of Anglo-French relations.Preface; List of abbreviations used; 1. Sir William Trumbull; 2. Preparations. SeptemberOctober 1685; 3. Arrival in France. November; 4. First audiences. December; 5. Memorials and petitions. December; 6. Sir William gives annoyance. January 1686; 7. Sir William does not mend his ways. JanuaryFebruary; 8. Passports and other business. February; 9. Little satisfaction. March; 10. Envoys and consuls. AprilMay; 11. The Jersey merchants and others. JuneJuly; 12. Another deadlock. July; 13. Sir William carries his point. JulyAugust; 14. Homeward bound. SeptemberOctober; Sir William Trumbull's instructions; Sir William Trumbull's credentials; Sir William Trumbull's 'bills of extraordinaries'; Sir William Trumbull and Bayle; First memorial in behalf of the principality of Orange; Second memorial; Memorial in behalf of Els