Published in 1740, this collection of historical documents offers valuable insights into the political and diplomatic machinations of Elizabethan England. Compiled by the eminent statesman William Cecil, it includes letters, speeches, and other records related to subjects such as foreign policy, religion, and commerce. This book provides a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most fascinating periods in English history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.