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Description of  Beyond Ambassadors Consuls, Missionaries, and Spies in Premodern Diplomacy (Rulers & Elites: Comparative Studies in Governance)

This volume focuses on the question of how and why non-state actors - consuls, missionaries, and spies - could play a role in premodern diplomatic relations. It highlights their multiple loyalties, their volatility, and the porous boundaries of diplomatic activity.