| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Diplomacy |
| Editors | Gordon Martel |
| Place of Publication | Londres |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118887912 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Abstract
James (Jaime) II was king of Aragon, count of Barcelona and king of Valencia between 1291 and 1327. Marked by important conflicts, his reign was also characterized by exceptional activity in terms of diplomacy. This took three main directions: the papacy and Italy; the neighboring kingdoms of France and Castile; and the Muslim powers in the Mediterranean. James's diplomacy was based on the keeping of important records, information gathering, and expert support. It was this combination which allowed him to prepare successfully the conquest of Sardinia. James II leaves us with a paradoxical image: a king of peace and a master of double game.