Excerpt from The Life of Sir Tobie Matthew: Bacon's Alter Ego
The Life of Sir T obie Matthew was first published by Alban Butler, in the form of a small pamphlet.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the intriguing story of Sir Tobie Matthew, a 17th-century English wit and diplomat whose journey from Puritanism to Catholicism was as dramatic as the turbulent times in which he lived. Born into a staunch Protestant family and raised in the shadow of the Elizabethan religious wars, Matthew's conversion to Catholicism shocked his contemporaries. The author presents a nuanced exploration of Matthew's life, set against a backdrop of religious upheaval and shifting political alliances. Through meticulous research, including a wealth of previously unpublished letters, the book unveils the inner workings of a brilliant mind wrestling with faith, duty, and the complexities of a divided nation. It sheds light on the religious controversies of the era, the persecution faced by Catholics, and the intricate web of espionage and intrigue during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who dared to challenge the religious norms of his time, navigating a treacherous path between loyalty and conviction. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331648420_0
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