Sir William Trumbull in Paris
1685–1686

Originally published in 1938, this book contains an account of Sir William Trumbull's two years as extraordinary envoy to France.

Ruth Clark (Author)

9781107464148, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 January 2015

252 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.33 kg

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. September–October 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. January–February
8. Passports and other business. February
9. Little satisfaction. March
10. Envoys and consuls. April–May
11. The Jersey merchants and others. June–July
12. Another deadlock. July
13. Sir William carries his point. July–August
14. Homeward bound. September–October
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 English merchants
Memorial in behalf of the Hudson's Bay Company
Memorial concerning the confiscation of certain ships
Notes on the affairs of the Palatinate
Notes on Lorraine
Notes on the Waldensians in 1686
Sir William Trumbull's letters from France preserved at the Record Office
Authorities
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]