Addressing audiences abroad: cultural and public diplomacy in seventeenth-century Europe

• Published in: The Seventeenth century Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 367 - 387
• Main Authors: Lamal, Nina, Van Gelder, Klaas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Durham Routledge 04.05.2021; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: 17th century; Audiences; cultural diplomacy; Diplomacy; Diplomatic & consular services; Early modern diplomacy; European history; International relations; news media; public diplomacy; symbolic communication

This special issue highlights the interactions between diplomats and wider audiences in their host country during the seventeenth century. The dynamic and complex relationships between diplomats and foreign audiences in the early modern period have remained somewhat under the radar. While concepts s...