[Papers], [ca. 1667-1690].

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Title: [Papers], [ca. 1667-1690].
Creator: Magalotti, Lorenzo, conte, 1637-1712
Abstract: Autograph (in part) manuscript, consisting of papers in Italian, English and other languages concerning the contemporary political history and the intellectual and social life of England (f. 1-262), Holland (f. 265-422), Denmark (f. 424-476) and Poland (f. 477-503). The collection includes autograph rough notes and drafts of memoranda, often with extensive revisions, copies and translations of political papers, a few original letters and a few printed papers. The English section includes "Memorie del'ingresso del Duca d'Oranges in Inghilterra e dell'uscita de Giacomo;" sketches of the careers and characters of politicians, courtiers, etc.; memoranda concerning English domestic and foreign politics; a list of "le donne piu belle di Londra;" lists of publications concerning the Popish plot (1679-83) and other books published in England; translations of parliamentary speeches and 11 letters from a Tuscan diplomat in London to Magalotti's secretary, May to July, 1678
Description: Title on spine: "Inghilterra Oland Danimarca Pollonia."
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 34 x 23 cm. v. (503 f.) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Digitization Note: Some blanks not digitized. Contemporary foliation irregular.
Language: English

Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Netherlands
Denmark
Poland
Subject (Name): Great Britain. Parliament.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Court and courtiers
Subjects: Great Britain. Parliament
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1603-1714
Great Britain > Court and courtiers
Netherlands > Politics and government
Denmark > Politics and government
Poland > Politics and government

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Citation: Lorenzo Magalotti, Papers. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.