Her Majesty's Spymaster

Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern Espionage

Autori

• Stephen Budiansky

Parametri

Pagine

272pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The narrative centers on Sir Francis Walsingham, Queen Elizabeth I's principal secretary and England's inaugural spymaster. A devout Puritan, he operated discreetly to thwart threats from Mary Queen of Scots and Catholic adversaries. Despite his contrasting demeanor in the royal court, Walsingham earned the trust of influential figures and initiated covert operations that showcased his innovative espionage techniques. His methods, including the use of double agents and code-breaking, laid the groundwork for modern intelligence practices.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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