In this scathing critique of British foreign policy, F. Debrett exposes the numerous mistakes made by a prominent diplomat in his negotiations with the Court of Spain. Drawing on first-hand accounts and extensive research, Debrett demonstrates the disastrous consequences of these mistakes and argues for a more thoughtful and nuanced approach to diplomacy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British foreign policy and the lessons it holds for today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.