Author: Thomas Malcolm CoakleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description
The Political Position and Domestic Policy of Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, 1603-1612
Author: Thomas Malcolm CoakleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description
Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, 1563-1612
Author: Alan HaynesPublisher: Peter Owen Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The first full-length study of the man who contrived the succession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne, following the death of Elizabeth I.
The Cecil Papers
Author: William Cecil Baron BurghleyPublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Cecil Papers are a privately held archive of approximately 30,000 sixteenth and seventeenth-century manuscripts, consisting principally of the correspondence of William Cecil, Lord Burghley (1520-1598) and his son Robert, the 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612). These two men dominated the administration of government during the reign of Elizabeth I and the first eight years under her successor, to the extent that critics suggested that England was becoming a regnum Cecilianum. Both Cecils held a variety of public appointments; they were both long-serving Secretaries of State who achieved even greater political power as Lord High Treasurer. The collection documents their various official roles. In addition, the collection contains documents acquired by Robert Cecil that had belonged to his rival, Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl of Essex. The papers span the period 1520-1668, from the birth of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, to the death of William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury. Because of the importance of the Cecils, the materials offer crucial insights into the events of one of the most dynamic periods of history, including the marriages of Henry VIII, through the reign of Elizabeth I and the clandestine plans to facilitate James I/VI's accession, upon her death. In addition to the documents relating to English domestic politics, also covered in detail are overseas occurrences and interactions with other powers, through the reports of English ambassadors to the courts of Europe and the network of overseas agents. Among the major events in English foreign policy addressed by these documents are the clandestine plans for James' accession to the English throne, Mary Queen of Scots' imprisonment and execution, the Tudor re-conquest of Ireland, the Spanish Armada, military events in the Low Countries, the Gunpowder Plot, the Main Plot and imprisonment of Sir Walter Raleigh, and Early English settlement of America. Besides the political papers, ProQuest's The Cecil Papers database also includes selected documents from a separate collection, the Cecil Family and Estate Papers, which shed light on the rich history of three generations of the family. All the documents, which include a number of contemporary hand-drawn maps, tables and letters, have been reproduced as full-colour, high-quality images directly from original documents. These images can be examined using a dynamic viewing tool or downloaded as PDFs of JPEGs.
A Life of Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury
Author: Algernon CecilPublisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781407750606
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
The Patronage of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, 1591-1612
Author: Susan Caroline BrackenAdministrative and Financial Policies of Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury
Author: Silas Bent McKinleyEnglish and Catholic
Author: John D. KruglerPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421402009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, to be English and Catholic was to face persecution, financial penalties, and sometimes death. Yet some English Catholics prospered, reconciling their faith and loyalty to their country. Among the most prominent was George Calvert, a talented and ambitious man who successfully navigated the politics of court and became secretary of state under King James I. A conforming Protestant from the age of twelve, Calvert converted back to Catholicism when a political crisis forced him to resign his position in 1625. The king rewarded Calvert by naming him Baron of Baltimore in Ireland. Insulated by wealth, with the support of powerful friends, and no longer occupied with court business, Baltimore sought to exploit his land grants in Ireland and Newfoundland. Seeking to increase his own fortune and status while enlarging the king's dominions, he embarked on a series of colonial enterprises that eventually led to Maryland. The experiences of Calvert and his heirs foster our understanding of politics and faith in Jacobean England. They also point to one of the earliest codifications of religious liberty in America, for in founding Maryland, Calvert and his son Cecil envisioned a prosperous society based on freedom of conscience. In English and Catholic, John D. Krugler traces the development of the "Maryland Designe," the novel solution the Calverts devised to resolve the conflict of loyalty they faced as English Catholics. In doing so, Krugler places the founding and early history of Maryland in the context of pervasive anxieties in England over identity, allegiance, and conscience. Explaining the evolution of the Calvert vision, Krugler ties together three main aspects of George Calvert's career: his nationalism and enthusiasm for English imperialism; his aim to find fortune and fame; and his deepening sense of himself as a Catholic. Skillfully told here, the story of the Calverts' bold experiment in advancing freedom of conscience is also the story of the roots of American liberty.
The Houses of Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, 1595-1612
Author: J. B. LingardPublisher:
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Category : Architecture, Jacobean
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
King James VI and I and the Reunion of Christendom
Author: W. B. PattersonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521793858
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
This book shows King James VI and I, king of Scotland and England, in an unaccustomed light. Long regarded as inept, pedantic, and whimsical, James is shown here as an astute and far-sighted statesman whose reign was focused on achieving a permanent union between his two kingdoms and a peaceful and stable community of nations throughout Europe.
National Union Catalog
Author: Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Includes entries for maps and atlases.