Inclusive Diplomacy: Italian Ambassadors as Part of Emperor Sigismund’s Court (1411–1437)
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| Rok publikování | 2025 |
| Druh | Další prezentace na konferencích |
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| Popis | During the “long fifteenth century”, a structural transformation of diplomatic practice took place in Italy and subsequently in the rest of Europe, which resulted in the densification of political communication between states, the prolongation of missions, and the transformation of the ambassadorial status. As a result of these innovations, diplomats increasingly became a fixed part of the receiving court: they participated in the political agenda, were included in rituals, ceremonies and festivities, and were sometimes even formally admitted as counsellors, familiares or chaplains of the foreign prince. Diplomacy could thus function as an inclusive practice par excellence. Focusing on the Italian ambassadors to the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (1411–1437), this paper explores the means of inclusion of foreign diplomats into the structures of the Imperial Court, highlighting the benefits and pitfalls of this practice. |