Tedius and paynefull: letter writing in English royal diplomacy -- My skrating hand: the making of Elizabeth's correspondence -- Entering the stage: Elizabeth's use of letters in her first year, 1558-60 -- War of words: King Philip II of Spain, 1558-81 -- Silent diplomacy: Queen Mary I of Scotland, 1559-87 -- Marriage and motherhood: Catherine de Medici, queen mother of France, 1559-88 -- Inward and secret letters: Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, 1561-83 -- Letters full of marvels: Sultan Murad III of the Ottoman Empire 1579-90 -- Well worth a letter: King Henry IV of France, 1572-1603 -- Mine own hand: King James VI of Scotland, 1580-1603.
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