Step into the world of 17th-century diplomacy with this captivating portrait of Charles the Second's court. Written by J.J. Jusserand, a noted historian and former ambassador to the United States, this book offers a vivid account of the turbulent times surrounding the Restoration, as seen through the eyes of the French envoy Le Comte de Cominges. Full of colorful characters and rich historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
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Step into the world of 17th-century diplomacy with this captivating portrait of Charles the Second's court. Written by J.J. Jusserand, a noted historian and former ambassador to the United States, this book offers a vivid account of the turbulent times surrounding the Restoration, as seen through the eyes of the French envoy Le Comte de Cominges. Full of colorful characters and rich historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Fair, ex-lib. 23 cm, 269, frontis illus., index, bds worn and soiled, ends of spine worn, corners worn/bumped, pencil erasure on half-title, boards weak. Usual library markings. The author was later French Ambassador to the United States and a friend of Theodore Roosevelt.
