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The book is a collection of historical documents and letters that provide insight into the English trade with Russia and the Northeast Passage during the 16th century. The chapters contain a series of letters and documents exchanged between English merchants, Queen Elizabeth, and Russian authorities, including Theodore Iuanowich and Boris Pheodorowich. These documents discuss trade agreements, privileges, and disputes between the English and Russian merchants, as well as the English merchants' attempts to navigate the Northeast Passage. The book also touches on significant events, such as the coronation of Pheodor Ivanowich as the new Emperor of Russia and the succession of Boris Pheodorowich after the death of Pheodor Iuanowich. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of international trade and diplomacy during this time period, highlighting the interactions and relationships between English and Russian merchants, explorers, and rulers.
This chapter contains a collection of letters and documents related to the English trade with Russia and the Northeast Passage. The letters are from various individuals, including Theodore Iuanowich, the Emperor of Russia, and Boris Pheodorowich, the Lord Protector of Russia, to Queen Elizabeth and other English merchants. The documents discuss trade agreements, privileges, and disputes between the English and Russian merchants. They also mention the English merchants' attempts to navigate the Northeast Passage and their interactions with the Russian authorities. Additionally, there are letters from English merchants, such as Sir John Hart and Francis Cherry, who are seeking to trade with Russia and navigate the Northeast Passage. The chapter also includes a letter from the Lord Boris Pheodorowich to the Queen's Majesty, discussing the death of Pheodor Iuanowich and the succession of Boris Pheodorowich as the Emperor of Russia.
The chapter discusses the history of English trade with Russia and the Northeast Passage. It includes letters and documents from various individuals, including Theodore Iuanowich, the Emperor of Russia, and Boris Pheodorowich, the Lord Protector of Russia, to Queen Elizabeth and other English merchants. The documents discuss trade agreements, privileges, and disputes between the English and Russian merchants. The chapter also includes accounts of English explorers and merchants who traveled to Russia and attempted to navigate the Northeast Passage. Additionally, it mentions the coronation of Pheodor Ivanowich as the new Emperor of Russia and the English merchants' attempts to establish trade relations with him. The chapter provides insight into the complexities of international trade and diplomacy during the 16th century.
The chapter contains letters and documents related to the English trade with Russia and the Northeast Passage. The letters are from various individuals, including Theodore Iuanowich, the Emperor of Russia, and Boris Pheodorowich, the Lord Protector of Russia, to Queen Elizabeth and other English merchants. The documents discuss trade agreements, privileges, and disputes between the English and Russian merchants. They also mention the English merchants' attempts to navigate the Northeast Passage and their interactions with the Russian authorities. Additionally, there are letters from English merchants, such as Sir John Hart and Francis Cherry, who are seeking to trade with Russia and navigate the Northeast Passage. The chapter also includes a letter from the Lord Boris Pheodorowich to the Queen's Majesty, discussing the death of Pheodor Iuanowich and the succession of Boris Pheodorowich as the Emperor of Russia.