A fascinating exploration of the devious tricks and ingenious tools used by early modern spies—from ciphers to counterfeiting, invisible inks to assassination
Nadine Akkerman Ordre des livres
Nadine Akkerman est lectrice de littérature anglaise moderne ancienne à l'Université de Leiden. Ses recherches portent sur l'histoire des femmes, la diplomatie et les masques, explorant comment les femmes ont façonné la politique et la culture de l'époque moderne. Le travail d'Akkerman se distingue par sa recherche méticuleuse et sa capacité à dévoiler les récits cachés des femmes à travers l'histoire.
- 2024
- 2021
Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Hearts
- 544pages
- 20 heures de lecture
Elizabeth Stuart is one the most misrepresented - and underestimated - figures of the seventeenth century. This biography reveals the impact that she had on both England and Europe.
- 2020
Invisible Agents
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
A compelling history of women in seventeenth century espionage, telling the forgotten tales of women from all walks of life who acted as spies in early modern Britain. Nadine Akkerman has immersed herself in archives and letter collections, acting as a modern-day spymistress to unearth plots and conspiracies that have long been hidden by history.