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King Charles VIII of France visiting the deathbed of Gian Galeazzo Sforza at the Palazzo Ducale, Pavia, 1494. Engraving by G. Beretta after P. Palagi.
Palagi, Pelagio, 1775-1860.Reference: 548181i- Books
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The history of Charles the Vth Emperor and King of Spain, the Great Hero of the House of Austria: containing The most Remarkable Occurrences that happen'd in the World for the space of 56 Years, all Nations being in a greater or less measure engag'd in the Contests and Confusions of those Times; and giving an Account I. How the House of Austria first came to the Crown of Spain, and whence the present Contests between the Emperor and King of France had their original. II. Of the Rebellion of the Commons of Spain, and the true Causes and Success of it. III. Of the Wars with France, and taking that King Prisoner. IV. Of the Sacking of Rome. V. Of the Reformation, and Wars which ensu'd on that account. VI. Of the Revolutions and Troubles in Denmark and Sweden, on account of Religion. VII. Of the Affairs of England, and Marriage of King Philip and Mary Queen of England. VIII. Of the Wars with the Turks. IX. Of the taking of Tunis, and other Places on the Coast of Africk, with the unfortunate Expedition of [Algiers] X. Of the Conquest of the vast Kingdoms of Peru, and Mexico, in America. And Lastly, Of the most Heroick Action of that Emperor's Life, his voluntary resigning up all his vast Dominions, and retiring to a Monastery. Written in Spanish by D. F. Prudencio de Sandoval, Bishop of Pamplona, and Historiographer to King Philip III. of Spain; made English By Capt. John Stevens.
Sandoval, Prudencio de, approximately 1560-1620.Date: MDCCIII. [1703]- Books
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Memoires de Messire Philippe de Comines, Seigneur D'Argenton, où l'on trouve l'histoire des rois de France Louis XI. & Charles Viii.
Commynes, Philippe de, approximately 1447-1511.Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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Memoires de 'messire Philippe de Comines, Seigneur D'Argenton, où l'on trouve l'histoire des rois de France Louis XI. & Charles Viii.
Commynes, Philippe de, approximately 1447-1511.Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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The embassador and his functions: written by Monsieur de Wicquefort, Privy-Counsellor to the Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburg, Zell, &c. In two books. I. Shewing, The Right of Sovereigns to send Embassadors: The several Orders of Publick Ministers: Of the Birth, Learning, and Age of Embassadors, and the Trust reposed in them: Their Instructions, Letters of Credence, Powers, Passports, Entries, Audiences, Ceremonies, Visits. Apparel, Expences, Domesticks, Privileges, &c. The Competition between France and Spain, and several other Princes and States about Rank. II. Treating of the Functions of Embassadors: Their Manner of Negotiating: Their Liberty of Speech: Their secret Services, Letters, Dispatches: Of their Mediatory Treaties: Of the Treaty of Westphalia, and all other Treaties in the last Century: Of Ratifications: The Lives and Characters of the most Illustrious Embassadors, and of several splendid Embassies; viz. I. That of Sir Francis Walsingham from Q. Elizabeth to France. II. The Duke of Buckingham to Spain and France. III. Sir Robert Shirley, Embassador from the K. of Persia to K. James 1st. IV. Mr. Lockhart Minister of England at the Pyrenean Treaty. V. The Lord Falconbridge to the French King at Dunkirk. VI. The Duke of Crequi to Cromwell. Vii. Sir John Trevor to France. Viii. The Lord Hollis to France. IX. The Earl of Essex to Denmark. X. Sir William Temple to the Hague and Nimeguen. With many other Embassies from England, France, Spain, which afford Useful Historical Relations no where else to be found. Also, A large Account of the Constitution of the German Empire, the Manner of Electing their Emperors, of the Electoral College, of the Golden Bull, of the Election of the King of the Romans, the Rights and Prerogatives of the several Electors, and the Laws and Usages of the Empire. Translated into English by Mr. Digby.
Wicquefort, Abraham de, 1606-1682.Date: 1716- Books
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Memoirs of the reigns of Francis II. and Charles IX. of France. Containing A Particular Account of the Three First Civil Wars Raised and Carried on by the Huguenots in that Kingdom. Wherein The most Remarkable Passages in the Reigns of King Henry Viii. of England, Queen Elizabeth, and the Unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots, are set in a True Light. By Michael de Castelnau, Lord of Mauvisiere and Concressant, Baron of Joinville, Earl of Beaumont Le Rogor, &c. Who was Ambassador for Ten Years at the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and principally concern'd in the Secret Transactions of those Times. Done into English by a gentleman, and publish'd for his Benefit.
Castelnau, Michel de, sieur de la Mauvissière, -1592.Date: Printed in the Year M.DCC.XXIV. [1724]- Books
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The life and history of Lewis XIV. present King of France and Navarre. In eight parts. I. Containing an Account of the Affairs of that Country, from the Death of Lewis XIII. to the Treaty of Munster. II. From that Treaty to the King's Marriage, concluded at the Pyrenean Treaty. III. From the Consummation of his Marriage 1660. to the Treaty of Aix La Chapelle 1668. IV. From that Treaty to that of Nimeguen. V. From the Treaty of Nime guen, to the beginning of the War 1688. VI. From 1688. to the Treaty of Ryswick 1697. Vii. From that Treaty, to the Death of Charles II. late King of Spain. Viii. From that King's Death to this present Time. The whole Impartially related, and confirm'd by Authentick Papers, Treaties, &c. Wich the Explanation of the Medals struck on several Occasions; Inscriptions, &c. many of which are Vainglorious, and some Blasphemous: His Character, with his Vertues and Vices; His Marriages and Issue; His Mistresses and Natural Children, &c.
Date: MDCCIX. [1709]- Books
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The lives of Pope Alexander VI. and his son Cæsar Borgia. Comprehending The Wars in the Reigns of Charles Viii. and Lewis XII. Kings of France; and the Chief Transactions and Revolutions in Italy, from the Year 1492 to the Year 1506. With an appendix of original pieces referred to in the work. By Alexander Gordon, A.M.
Gordon, Alexander, 1692?-1754?.Date: Printed in the year M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Pictures
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Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata from Christ on the cross; friar in the foreground. Engraving by L.E. Vorsterman after P.P. Rubens, 1618.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: An.o 1620Reference: 573837i- Pictures
Queen Elizabeth I and the Babington plot. Mezzotint by J.C. Bromley, 1830, after A.W. Devis.
Devis, Arthur William, 1762-1822.Date: March 1st. 1830Reference: 2969773i