Timothy Ashby

Elizabethan Secret Agent: The Untold Story of William Ashby (1536-1593)

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Produktbeschreibung

The only biography of William Ashby, an Elizabethan intelligence agent and diplomat who served as ambassador to Scotland during the Spanish Armada crisis. Focusing on the Anglo-Scottish geo-political relationship during the decade of 1580-1590, with its machinations and bizarre background stories, this book provides fresh social, political and foreign policy insight from the perspective of a gentleman spy who took part in some of the most important events of his time.Elizabethan Secret Agent will appeal to readers of historical biography, particularly those with an interest in espionage and Anglo-Scottish relations in the years leading up to the Act of Union. The author held two Top Secret security clearances during his career, so is in a unique position to write about his ancestor William Ashby, one of the original spies. Subjects covered Espionage, Secret Agents, Elizabethan Politics, Anglo-Scottish relationship 1580-90.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Scotland Street Press
• Seitenzahl: 429
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 165mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 699g
• ISBN-13: 9781910895832
• ISBN-10: 1910895830
• Artikelnr.: 67495050

Autorenporträt

Timothy Ashby worked in Washington, D.C. as a counter-terrorism consultant to the US State Department, and a senior official at the US Commerce Department. He held two Top Secret security clearances and worked with a number of colorful characters, including members of the U.S. military's Joint Special Operations Command. Timothy Ashby worked in Washington, D.C. as a counter-terrorism consultant to the US State Department, and a senior official at the US Commerce Department. He held two Top Secret security clearances and worked with a number of colourful characters, including members of the U.S. military's Joint Special Operations Command.