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Eruptions of Diplomats and Bankrupts Across Europe
Letters from Rome and Vienna report church and state decisions, including a bishopric inquiry in Liege, appointments of foreign ministers and ambassadors, and preparations for kingship elections. Muted by danger, the era also records bankrupts, forthcoming sailings, troop shifts, and urban unrest in Edinburgh with meat shortages and mob activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etters
Rome
Liege
Turin
Marquis de St. Germain
France
Chevalier Offorio
Ratifoon
Plotho
Brandenburgh
Augbourg
Smonch
Dunkirk
Cumberland-house
Count de Guerchy
Count de Seilern
d’Einsiedel
Elector of
Saxony
Count de la Marmora
Sardinia
M. de Ference
Jace
Liverpoole
Cross-keys
John Blyth
Stepney
Middlesex
Guildhall
Edward Latus
Bellasley
Coleman-street
Robert Leather
Throw]-street
Spital-fields
John Soree
Alexander Clunie
Cannon-street
Joseph Clark
St. Maryle-Lane
M. Saul
Legation
Hanover
Berlin
Ahhmet Effendi
Poland
Edinburgh
Mercat
Racksman
Leith
Scotch Grey Dragoons
Canongate