The England of Elizabeth was a nation under threat. This book challenges stale notions about espionage in Renasissance England and presents complex material so that the reign of Elizabeth I is shown in a compellingly light.
Walsingham, Elizabeth's spymaster had established an extensive spy network the world had ever seen, placing secret agents throughout Europe, especially in the Catholic courts of Spain, Italy, and France, to ferret out Catholic plots against Elizabeth. Yet Elizabeth ignored her spymaster. Walsingham, distrusted for being too powerful.
A fascinating book for anyone with an interest in the private lives of our forebears. Alan Haynes builds up a vivid picture of the sexual experiences of Elizabethans at all levels of society.