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 D

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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 D
  • Ambassadeur et ses fonctions. English
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London : printed for Bernard Lintott between the Temple-Gates in Fleetstreet: and sold by Charles King in Westminster-Hall, Edward Fleetwood at the Foot of the Parliament-Stair, and William Taylor at the Ship in Pater-Noster-Row, 1716.
Publication year
1716
ESTC No.
T112764
Grub Street ID
164733
Description
[12],570,[28]p. ; 2°.
Note
A variant has above the title, "This Day is publish'd, with his Majesty's Royal Licence,"

With an initial imprimatur leaf and additional titlepage reading: 'The embassador and his functions. To which is added, an historical discourse, concerning the election of the emperor, and the electors'

Price from imprint: Price 25s. small, and 35s. large Paper

Printed by William Bowyer

Also issued without date in imprint and omitting the names of King, Fleetwood, and Taylor

Reissued in 1740 with cancel title: "The rights, privileges, and office of embassadors and publick ministers."
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Variant reported by RNR