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All His Spies: The Secret World of Robert Cecil by the acclaimed author Alford invites you to delve into the shadowy realms of Tudor espionage and intrigue. This riveting exploration of Robert Cecil, England's quintessential spymaster, unravels the complexities of a man who played a crucial role in shaping the nation during a period of great uncertainty.
Experience the tumultuous politics of Elizabethan and Jacobean England through Cecil's eyes, a time marked by the looming threats of the Spanish Armada and the Gunpowder Plot. Alford's meticulous research, including exclusive access to Cecil's archives, brings this chaotic era to life, illuminating the strategic brilliance that was pivotal for England’s survival.
Having earned accolades for its insightful portrayal, All His Spies not only recounts the past but also reveals how Cecil’s cunning intelligence and expansive espionage network protected England from imminent danger. As the son of Queen Elizabeth's chief minister, he emerged as a master of power dynamics, influencing the future of the British monarchy.
Immerse yourself in this original work of history and witness how one enigmatic figure altered the trajectory of an entire nation.
ISBN: | 9780241423479 |
Author: | Stephen Alford |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Allen Lane |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 240 x 163 x 40 mm |
Publication Date: | 07 April, 2024 |
Pagination: | 448 pages |
Weight: | 708g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’