In the Mirror Hugo Grotius’ Last Journey by Guy Clémart (Paperback Book)

Name: In the Mirror Hugo Grotius’ Last Journey by Guy Clémart (Paperback Book)
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Following the downfall of his political career in Holland, his imprisonment at Loevestein Castle, and his spectacular escape Hugo Grotius spends ten years in exile in Paris. Then, he dares to return.\nIt proves to be a costly miscalculation. He is forced to flee once again, this time to Hamburg. There, the rising Great Power Sweden offers him the position of ambassador in Paris. Thus, Grotius returns to the heart of diplomacy.\nAnother ten years later, young Queen Christina summons him to Stockholm. What does she have in mind for him? At the end of April 1645, Grotius sets out on his journey, unaware of what awaits him. It turns into a dramatic voyage, which ends abruptly four months later. On his return journey, Grotius dies in Rostock.\nHis plans and ultimate destination have always\n\nIn the Mirror\nHugo Grotius\u2019 Last Journey\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price a;