Early Modern Diplomacy and French Festival Culture in a European Context, 1572-1615

This book is the first to explore the rich festival culture of late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century France as a tool for diplomacy. Bram van Leuveren examines how the late Valois and early Bourbon rulers of the kingdom made conscious use of festivals to advance their diplomatic interests in a war-torn Europe and how diplomatic stakeholders from across the continent participated in and responded to the theatrical and ceremonial events that featured at these festivals. Analysing a large body of multilingual eyewitness and commemorative accounts, as well as visual and material objects, Van Leuveren argues that French festival culture operated as a contested site where the diplomatic concerns of stakeholders from various national, religious, and social backgrounds fought for recognition.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Rulers & Elites, 20
Release date:	August 2023
First published:	2023
Authors:	Bram van Leuveren
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Pages:	366
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-43543-8
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	90-04-43543-3
Barcode:	9789004435438

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