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Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… dreaded the negotiations that England was conducting with Spain ( Nos. 529, 530). So far was this from being the case … quarrel with France completely eclipsed the older one with Spain, which had become of quite secondary importance. While Spain was at war with the Dutch, England could look upon her …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… later, often with some object to serve. The journey to Spain had been undertaken with a light heart in order to … protection for both James in England and Charles in Spain against any evil designs which the Spaniards might have … desired it (No. 84). Massimi, the papal nuncio in Spain, had instructions to get all that he could, but not to …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… and continue his unpopular policy of friendship with Spain. Now that he was out of the way and his place filled by … French help (No. 92). There was talk of the fleet going to Spain, the Indies, the Mediterranean, or even somewhere near … Charles did not wish to precipitate an open breach with Spain at the very opening of his reign (No. 17). Appearances …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… treasure fleet they would have to swallow the affront, as Spain was in no condition to face such a war (No. 105); if … 241). Everything went to show the extreme reluctance of Spain to enter upon this war, for hi Flanders also the … on the West Indies and because everyone was reviling Spain (No. 112). He had lived rather in retirement, watching …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… them on the ground that they were all the friends of Spain and the bitter enemies of the state (No. 54). Acting on … some astonishment, seeing that they notoriously favoured Spain as against France. Cromwell somewhat resented this … to the queen of England (Nos. 39, 43), but as France and Spain were at war it was probably intended solely for her …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… alarmed Cardenas as the earl had an old grudge against Spain. The ambassador had in addition to swallow the affront … Calais if Melo should attack it (No. 126). The loss to Spain by the changed attitude of the English government was …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… some imperial fiefs occupied by them during the war with Spain (No. 125). There was therefore a strong party in the … fought Holland the prolonged struggle between France and Spain still proceeded. Both countries watched the course of … their rival. The need of communications with Flanders made Spain anxious to keep on good terms with England whatever the …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… his reign Charles had maintained friendly relations with Spain, and his leading counsellors had been notorious for … bring the parties together. In the struggle with France, Spain was largely dependent upon England for the maintenance … the other foreign powers interested in Ireland France and Spain looked on the country chiefly as a recruiting ground …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… lodged in the royal palace and received from the king of Spain a doubtless welcome present of 25,000 crowns (No. 305). … to elicit sympathy and help. Cottington and Hyde went to Spain (No. 354). John Taylor or another to the emperor (No. … 667). As the secretary George Fisher proudly boasted in Spain, England combined what no other nation possessed, …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… instructions, he averred, from Lerma and the King of Spain. The King and Queen were both delighted at the idea, … have thought of it, and Digby, the English Ambassador in Spain, was ordered to make a formal demand for the Infanta's … He had begun to put the Navy in order. He was hostile to Spain and had pretensions in France. He would not suffer the …