Early Modern Diplomacy and French Festival Culture in a European Context, 1572-1615.
"This book is the first to explore the rich festival culture of late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century France as a tool for diplomacy. Bram van Leuveren examines how the late Valois and early Bourbon rulers of the kingdom made conscious use of festivals to advance their diplomatic intere...
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| Superior document: | Rulers and Elites Series ; v.20 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Boston : : BRILL,, 2023. ©2023. |
| Year of Publication: | 2023 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Rulers and Elites Series
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (345 pages) |
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| Summary: | "This book is the first to explore the rich festival culture of late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century France as a tool for diplomacy. Bram van Leuveren examines how the late Valois and early Bourbon rulers of the kingdom made conscious use of festivals to advance their diplomatic interests in a war-torn Europe and how diplomatic stakeholders from across the continent participated in and responded to the theatrical and ceremonial events that featured at these festivals. Analysing a large body of multi-lingual eyewitness and commemorative accounts, as well as visual and material objects, Van Leuveren argues that French festival culture operated as a contested site where the diplomatic concerns of stakeholders from various national, religious, and social backgrounds fought for recognition"-- |
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| ISBN: | 9004537813 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |