Office of Ambassador

The book explores the historical development of the ambassadorial role, tracing its transformation from early messengers to modern resident ambassadors during the Middle Ages. It utilizes a wealth of official diplomatic documents, many unpublished, sourced from archives in Venice, England, and Flanders, highlighting the diplomatic practices of an influential Italian city-state, a national monarchy, and a feudal county. Additionally, chronicles by notable diplomats like Villehardouin and Commines serve as supplementary resources, enriching the study of diplomatic relations during this period.