This thesis analyzes early 17th-century England through the eyes of Venetian diplomats, revisiting the themes of the “Anglo-Venetian moment” and “New Diplomatic History.” The first chapter focuses on diplomatic relations between Venice and London and on the figure of the ambassador, exploring his training and missions. The second chapter reconstructs the rise of James I Stuart, with attention to the controversial Union project, peace with Spain, and the prohibition of privateering. The third chapter analyzes the influence of the king's favorites and his constant fiscal tensions with Parliament, finally emphasizing the issues of English religious tensions and the sovereign's pacifism. The approach aims to address the study of the reign of James I by integrating the most up-to-date historiography with a deep empirical Venetian perception.
Questa tesi analizza il primo Seicento inglese tramite lo sguardo dei diplomatici veneziani, recuperando i temi del "momento anglo-veneto" e della "New Diplomatic History". Il primo capitolo si concentra sulle relazioni diplomatiche tra Venezia e Londra e sulla figura dell'ambasciatore, esplorandone la formazione e le missioni. Il secondo ricostruisce l'ascesa di Giacomo I Stuart, con attenzione al contrastato progetto di Unione, alla pace con la Spagna e al divieto della guerra di corsa. Il terzo capitolo analizza l'influenza dei favoriti e le costanti tensioni fiscali del re con il Parlamento, ponendo infine l'accento sulle tematiche delle tensioni religiose inglesi e sul pacifismo del sovrano. L'approccio intende affrontare lo studio del regno di Giacomo I integrando la storiografia più aggiornata con la profonda percezione empirica veneziana.
La diplomazia veneziana alla corte inglese. Ambasciatori, politica e religione nel primo Seicento
DEMONTIS, DAVIDE
2025/2026
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This thesis analyzes early 17th-century England through the eyes of Venetian diplomats, revisiting the themes of the “Anglo-Venetian moment” and “New Diplomatic History.” The first chapter focuses on diplomatic relations between Venice and London and on the figure of the ambassador, exploring his training and missions. The second chapter reconstructs the rise of James I Stuart, with attention to the controversial Union project, peace with Spain, and the prohibition of privateering. The third chapter analyzes the influence of the king's favorites and his constant fiscal tensions with Parliament, finally emphasizing the issues of English religious tensions and the sovereign's pacifism. The approach aims to address the study of the reign of James I by integrating the most up-to-date historiography with a deep empirical Venetian perception.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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