Tudors Dynasty & Beyond · RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
Henry Wotton: Wit, Secrecy, and the Art of Diplomacy
·1 hr 2 min·5 clips
The first ambassadors were angels, divine messengers sent by God to humanity.
As heard by us
A witty portrait of a diplomat defined by charm, duty, and the risks of service.
Henry Wotton comes into focus as a diplomat shaped by wit and duty, with the discussion keeping him in Venice while opening out toward court politics. Carol Rudder adds welcome texture through the collegio, the map of Venice, and the long ambassadorial posting.
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You want Venetian diplomacy with wit, pressure, and a courtly edge that keeps shifting.
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