Confessional diplomacy in early modern Europe

"Confessional Diplomacy in Early Modern Europe examines the role of religion in diplomacy in early modern Europe. In the period following the Reformations, Europe became divided: all over the continent princes and their people segregated over theological, liturgical, and spiritual matters. At t...

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Corporate Author: Premodern Diplomats Network (Organizer)
Contributors: Anderson, Roberta 1948- (Editor) ; Backerra, Charlotte 1983- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2021
In:Year: 2021
Reviews:[Rezension von: Confessional diplomacy in early modern Europe] (2022) (Riches, Daniel L.)
Series/Journal:Routledge studies in Renaissance and early modern worlds of knowledge
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Diplomacy / Confession / History 1500-1800
RelBib Classification:CH Christianity and Society
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Diplomacy Religious aspects Christianity History
B Christianity and international relations (Europe) History
B Diplomacy (Europe) History
B Diplomacy Religious aspects Catholic Church History
B Catholic Church Foreign relations (Europe) History
Online Access: Table of Contents
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"Confessional Diplomacy in Early Modern Europe examines the role of religion in diplomacy in early modern Europe. In the period following the Reformations, Europe became divided: all over the continent princes and their people segregated over theological, liturgical, and spiritual matters. At the same time, diplomacy rose as a means of communication and policy, so all powers established long- or short-term embassies and sent envoys to other courts and capitals. The book addresses three main areas where questions of religion and/or confession played a role: Papal diplomacy, priests and other clerics as diplomatic agents, and religion as a question for diplomatic debate, especially concerning embassy chapels"--
Item Description:This edited collection is the outcome of the annual conferences of the Premodern Diplomats Network (PDN) (Foreword)
ISBN:0367532263