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Giordano Bruno And The Embassy Affair
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This Book Tells A True Detective Story Set Mainly In Elizabethan London During The Years Of Cold War Just Before The Armada Of 1588. The Mystery Is The Identity Of A Spy Working In A Foreign Embassy To Frustrate Catholic Conspiracy And Propaganda Aimed At The Overthrow Of Queen Elizabeth And Her Government.The Suspects In The Case Are The Inmates Of The House, An Old Building In The Warren Of Streets And Gardens Between Fleet Street And The Thames. These Include The Ambassador, A Civilized Frenchman, His Wife, His Daughter, His Secretary, His Clerk And His Priest, The Tutor, The Chef, The Butler, And The Concierge. They Also Include A Runaway Friar, The Neapolitan Philosopher, Poet, And Comedian Giordano Bruno, Who Wrote Masterpieces Of Italian Literature, Who Was Later Burned In Rome For His Antipapal Opinions, And Who Has Been Revered In Italy For His Honorable And Heroic Resistance To Papal Authority. Others In The Cast Are Queen Elizabeth, Her Formidable Secretary Of State Sir Francis Walsingham, And King Henry Iii Of France; Poets, Courtiers, And Scholars; Statesmen, Conspirators, Gobetweens, And Stoolpigeons. When Not In London, The Action Takes Place In Paris And Oxford; A Good Deal Of It Happens On The River Thames. The Hero Or Villain, Who Calls Himself Fagot, Does His Work Most Effectively, Is Not Found Out, And Disappears.In The First Part Of The Book These Events Are Narrated. In The Second The Spy Is Identified And His Story Put Together. John Bossys Brilliant Research, Backed By His Forensic And Literary Skills, Solves A Centuriesold Mystery. His Book Makes A Major Contribution To The Political And Intellectual History Of The Wars Of Religion In Europe And To The Domestic History Of Elizabethan England. Not Least, It Is Compelling Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Giordano Bruno and the Embassy Affair'? A: The main theme revolves around a true detective story set in Elizabethan London, focusing on the identity of a spy in a foreign embassy who seeks to thwart Catholic conspiracies against Queen Elizabeth.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by John Bossy, who employs his forensic and literary skills to unravel a centuries-old mystery.
- Q: What historical context does the book cover? A: The book is set during the cold war before the Spanish Armada of 1588, exploring the political and intellectual history of the religious wars in Europe.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 304 pages.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What significant figures are mentioned in the book? A: Notable figures include Queen Elizabeth, Sir Francis Walsingham, and Giordano Bruno among others.
- Q: When was 'Giordano Bruno and the Embassy Affair' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2002.
- Q: What kind of research does John Bossy use in the book? A: John Bossy uses brilliant research combined with forensic and literary skills to identify the spy and narrate the story.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, this book is ideal for readers interested in history, particularly the political and intellectual landscape of Elizabethan England.