Letter from Monsieur de Cros (who was an embassador at the Treaty of Nimeguen and a resident at England in K. Charles the Second's reign) to the Lord ----; being an answer to Sir Wm. Temple's memoirs concerning what passed from the year 1672 until the year 1679

"Letter from Monsieur de Cros" by the diplomatic Simon Du Cros, is a fiery response to a respected diplomat's version of historical events surrounding King Charles II’s reign. The book is a defense against the claims made by Sir William Temple in Temple’s memoirs, particularly regarding happenings from 1672 to 1679. At its heart lies a battle of reputations, as Monsieur de Cros argues against Temple's recounting of the period. In the letter, de Cros argues his role in diplomatic negotiations, particularly concerning the Treaty of Nimeguen. Countering Temple's assertions, de Cros claims his knowledge of what really happened and challenges what he sees as Temple’s exaggerated self-importance. De Cros points to the flaws and defeats of Temple while emphasizing the importance of his contributions to peace. Infused with sharp language and a sense of urgency, this account shows the dangerous rivalries of 17th-century diplomacy.