Publisher's Synopsis
This reference work is based on the unique collection of State Papers relating to foreign affairs held at the Public Record Office. These original Tudor documents provide insight into the workings of English diplomacy and the complex relations between England and her European allies and enemies.;The year 1596 saw English policy looking outside Europe to the Caribbean and beyond seeking to avoid involvement in continental wars. The main concerns in foreign policy were the return of Drake and Hawkins' force from the West Indies, Lord Admiral Howard's expedition to Cadiz, the revival of Spanish naval power in the Atlantic and the growing unrest in Ireland. It also saw the sealing of the Triple Alliance of England, France and the United Provinces. The papers also cover the conflict between the Christians and the Turks in Hungary.;The first section of the book gives the researcher details of the documents held at the Public Record Office from this period. The second provides a summary of the information they contain providing the academic researcher with detailed source material.
