02323nam 2200517 450 991079438550332120230320100124.090-04-43898-X10.1163/9789004438989(CKB)4100000011352924(OCoLC)1159660190(nllekb)BRILL9789004438989(MiAaPQ)EBC6359652(EXLCZ)99410000001135292420210224d2021 uy 0engurun####uuuuatxtrdacontentcrdamediardacarrierBeyond ambassadors consuls, missionaries, and spies in premodern diplomacy /edited by Maurits A. Ebben, Louis SickingLeiden ;Boston :BRILL,[2021]©20211 online resourceRulers & elites : comparative studies in governance ;Volume 1990-04-43884-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Because of the overarching shadow of 'the state' in all things diplomatic, traditional diplomatic history has neglected the study of any actors in foreign relations other than state diplomats, such as ambassadors. This volume focuses on the question of how and why consuls, missionaries, and spies not formally tied to the state or a prince could play a role in premodern diplomatic relations. It highlights their multiple loyalties, their volatility, and the porous boundaries of diplomatic activity. Historical research on non-state actors - in the context of the so-called new diplomatic history - is all the more urgent as it demonstrates their undeniably significant contributions to the formation of Europe's international relations.Rulers & elites ;Volume 9.DiplomacyHistoryDiplomatsHistoryConsulsHistoryDiplomacyHistory.DiplomatsHistory.ConsulsHistory.327.209Ebben Maurits Alexander1955-1468085Ebben Maurits Alexander1955-Sicking Louis1966-MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910794385503321Beyond ambassadors3679027UNINA