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French Ambassadors, the Republic of Venice, and the Construction of the Louisquatorzien State, 1662-1702 Syracuse University SURFACE Dissertations - ALL SURFACE December 2016 A Mediterranean Connection: French Ambassadors, the Republic of Venice, and the Construction of the Louisquatorzien State, 1662-1702 Sherrod Brandon Marshall Syracuse University Follow this and additional works at: https://surface.syr.edu/etd Part of the Arts and Humanities Commons Recommended Citation Marshall, Sherrod Brandon, "A Mediterranean Connection: French Ambassadors, the Republic of Venice, and the Construction of the Louisquatorzien State, 1662-1702" (2016). Dissertations - ALL. 586. https://surface.syr.edu/etd/586 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the SURFACE at SURFACE. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations - ALL by an authorized administrator of SURFACE. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Abstract Historians of Louis XIV’s reign have debated evolutions in the king’s administration. Such studies, despite heterogenous conclusions, better define our understanding of absolutist authority in the ancien régime as manifested through a process of so-called bureaucratic centralization. Scholars debate to what extent the monarchy achieved centralization amid the interests of individuals and corporations suspended in traditional hierarchies and socio-cultural expectations. Recently, scholars have posited that Louis’s government accommodated the concerns of its ministers through gratifications and social advancement compelling obedience to the Bourbon dynastic state. This dissertation considers for the first time how a politics of accommodation characterized the Crown’s rapport with a selection of diplomats in the years of Louis XIV’s personal rule. Specifically, I examine five ambassadors serving Louis XIV in the Republic of Venice. Focusing on French ambassadors in Venice accomplishes three tasks. First, ambassadors’ stories highlight how dynasticism perfused the personal ambitions of diplomats as much as it did those of the Crown. The dynastic imperative informed the choices of individuals within the diplomatic corps, and a desire to advance personal fortune and family honor fueled their participation in Louis’s foreign ministry. Secondly, diplomats’ correspondence from Venice elucidates French politics with Venice, other Italian states, and within the commercial and maritime spheres of the Mediterranean Sea. I consider how centralization facilitated or impeded Louis’s hegemonic strategies in Italy and in the sea. Finally, I argue that the Venetians maintained diplomatic relevance for the French until 1702. Traditional narratives claim that Venice “declined” on the international stage by the mid-seventeenth century, but I underscore that Louis XIV viewed Venice as a robust polity critical to the success of dynastic politics throughout most of his reign. A Mediterranean Connection: French Ambassadors, the Republic of Venice, and the Construction of the Louisquatorzien State, 1662-1702 by Sherrod Brandon Marshall B.S., Harding University, 1999 M.A., University of Arkansas, 2006 M.S. Edu., Syracuse University, 2011 M.Phil., Syracuse University, 2011 Dissertation Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History Syracuse University December 2016 Copyright © Sherrod Brandon Marshall, 2016 All Rights Reserved For Mary Jo, Janet, and Di …esurivi enim et dedistis mihi manducare sitivi et dedistis mihi bibere hospes eram et collexistis me…. - secundum Matthæum , 25:35 Acknowledgements This dissertation carries much debt. I confess that I cannot extend adequate appreciation here to everyone to whom I am indebted, but I endeavor to do so. Three individuals stand out initially. First, so much of the credit for the successful completion of this project goes to my PhD advisor at Syracuse, Dr. Junko Takeda. Junko’s brilliance as a scholar, a mentor, and as an historian is matched only by a robust wit, wisdom through experience, patience, understanding, and humaneness. Secondly, I sincerely thank Dr. Guy Rowlands of the University of Saint Andrews but for whose conversation, direction, and suggestions since 2006 the idea and encouragement to pursue this specific topic would never have happened; although it took ten years I only hope to have done it some justice. Third, I wish to thank Mrs. Janet Fortner for her inspiration. Many years ago Janet opened my eyes to the value and imperative of historical scholarship. This dissertation is in part a tribute to her ability to make the dead give up the lessons that are theirs alone to teach. Beyond these three remarkable guides I must thank a cadre of fellow graduate students, professors, and friends at Syracuse University. The common pursuit of knowledge brought us together and has pushed us back out into the broader world. I want to thank Jonathan Wilson for his years of companionship, insight, and example. His wife, Dani, added even more to the reasons I admire his good sense. Beyond this at Syracuse I thank Molly Jessup, Catherine Burke O’Malley (I ate that sandwich, Cat), John Singleton, Rob Clines, Giovanna Urist ( Grazie , Cara ), Tom Guiler, Brad Franco, Charlie Goldberg, Scarlett Rebman, Sravani Biswass, Rinku Chatterjee, Jesse Hysell, and Yoshina Hurgobin. A number of professors at Syracuse deserve special mention for their guidance, insight, and camaraderie. Dr. Fred Marquardt extended his experience and kindness to a “green” graduate student. Drs. Michael Ebner, Albrecht Diem, Carol Faulkner, Andrew Cohen, Susan Branson, Craig Champion, Gary Radke, Jeff Mangram, and Dympna Callaghan all extended life lines, models of “how it’s done,” and congeniality. Thank you Dr. Mark Schmeller for the dinners and talks in New York City. Thanks to the late Dr. Joseph Levine and his wife, Didi, for encouragement and the seminars within the hospitality of their home. Special thanks must go to Dr. Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn, Ray, their daughters, and Gus for the magnitude of openness they have extended; you have my appreciation without measure. I thank Dr. William Robert for his model of scholarly discipline. A sincere debt of thanks goes to Dr. Dennis Romano for the incredible level of professionalism, expertise, knowledge, and patience he exudes. I thank Dr. Romano also for his supervision through the Walter Montgomery and Marian Gruber Research Assistantship that allowed me to do archival research in Paris and Venice in 2012-2013. Finally, thanks to Mrs. Patti Bohrer for her indefatigable organization, constant encouragement and concern in all things administrative, and, most importantly, her kindnesses. v I must also acknowledge Dr. Roy and Mrs. Sharon Terry for their encouragement. Beyond, others from Syracuse deserve credit. Dr. Carson and Mrs. Candace Webb are true friends. Thanks to the Burgess Family and also to the many at the Syracuse Barnes and Noble café who made the hours of reading pass with flavor. Flying from Syracuse to the archives in France and Italy, I owe debts of enormous gratitude to those who helped me in the world of the manuscripts. At the archives du ministère des affaires étrangères , La Courneuve my task became lighter through the help of Lionel Chénéder, a friend indeed. Also the kind attentions of Mesdames Catherine and Édith made long days in the microfilms pass with pleasure. Thanks to Mr. Jean-Charles Neto. I extend thanks too to Dr. Jérôme de la Gorce for generous help in my first forays with seventeenth century script. D’ailleurs , Dr. Lucien Bély became an invaluable help and soutien through his seminars at the Sorbonne, conversation at his home, and over the course of some fine meals. My knowledge and understanding of the Chateau of Versailles were expanded through a specialized tour organized through Dr. Bély with Dr. Mathieu de Vinha — a treasured day. Thanks to Dr. David Parrott for his encouragement. Warmest thanks go to my constant companions in the manuscripts. Fellow researcher Reem Bailony and I shared much caffeine and chilly afternoons together at La Courneuve. A very special consideration goes to two partners in crime: Christian Mühling and Dr. John Condren: they are splendid chaps. Saturdays with them beyond the archives at Fontainebleau, Saint Germain-en-Laye, concerts at the chapelle royale de Versailles and other such places punctuated and made life in Paris a pleasure. I mention John again to say how much I have appreciated everything throughout, and I will continue to do so in the years to come, my friend. Thank you Pierre and Alain for your hospitality et le petit studio. Thank you Stefano for your companionship. Thank you Rafael Herrero for your honesty, hospitality, and warmth of spirit. In Venice at the archivio di stato I thank Nadia Bigazzi for her assistance navigating sources and many other kindnesses. There I met Simone Lonardi whom I thank for taking me along with him in the footsteps of the spy, Camillo Badoer. I appreciated the encouragement and conversations with Drs. Jonathon and Beth Glixon. I extend much gratitude to Ms. Mickey White whose wit, company, warmth of character, and shared enthusiasm for Vivaldi contributed immensely to the joys of the Serenissima. Thank you Cesare Cardarelli for your companionship in Padova. Amalia Librandi your never-ending friendship and courage across the years have sustained me and are always with me. There are still too many individual and personal acknowledgments to consider. Patience must be begged though for a few. I would like to thank Dr. Robert Finlay, my first MA advisor, for teaching me that it is important to leave behind something of one’s self. Thanks also to Dr. Richard Sonn. Thank you Dr. Paul Cohen for keeping me somewhat sane and for your sensible vi guidance. Thank you David for reaching out in a rough moment. I also thank Ms. Mary Jo Roberts for showing to an adolescent high-school student through her love of texts and the human experience that all things change, to be unperturbed, and to let life happen come what may. In New York City I wish to thank my colleagues at the Lycée Français for cheers and encouragement.
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