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1. [Papers], [ca. 1667-1690].
- Creator:
- Magalotti, Lorenzo, conte, 1637-1712
- Call Number:
- Osborn fb85
- Image Count:
- 498
- 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."
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain, Netherlands, Denmark, and Poland
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament.
- Subject (Topic):
- Politics and government and Court and courtiers
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Papers], [ca. 1667-1690].
