The Many Shades of Praise: Politics and Panegyrics in Fifteenth-Century Florentine Diplomacy
Fifteenth-century diplomatic protocol required the city of Florence to send diplomats to congratulate both new and militarily victorious rulers. Diplomats on such missions poured praise on their triumphant allies and new rulers at friendly locations. However, political realities also meant that th...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2011
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