Excerpt from The Queen's Progress, and Other Elizabethan Sketches
Shadows in her nature, there were no depths; or at least that, if there were once depths, so consummate a mistress of deception and subterfuge had she become that it is idle to enquire if she were ever sincere. Brilliant, accomplished and imperious, tortuous in details, unscrupulous in choice of means to an end as her master Machiavelli himself almost, this latest daughter of the Italian Renaissance preserved again like Machia velli a largeness of design in her political.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the Elizabethan era, particularly the lives of its most daring adventurers. It introduces us to Thomas Stucley, a charismatic and audacious figure who epitomized the era's thirst for glory, wealth, and adventure. The author traces Stucley's remarkable career, from his early exploits as a soldier of fortune to his audacious plans to conquer Ireland. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the complex and often treacherous world of Elizabethan politics and international intrigue. It sheds light on the entangled relationships between England, Spain, and the Vatican, and the pivotal role that adventurers like Stucley played in shaping the course of history. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Elizabethan adventurers, who risked everything in pursuit of their dreams. It is a story of ambition, treachery, and heroism that provides valuable insights into the human condition and the enduring allure of adventure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332744916_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Queen s Progress, and Other Elizabethan SketchesShadows in her nature, there were no depths or at least that, if there were once depths, so consummate a mistress of deception and subterfuge had she become. Seller Inventory # 2147986694
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