The Killing of a Prince
Why Robert Devereux is the Image of Shakespeare
by Edwin R. Larson
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About the Book
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was the younger brother of Sir Francis Bacon. Their mother was Elizabeth Tudor the virgin Queen of England and their father Robert Dudley was a commoner. Enemy to their secret family was Robert Cecil who was jealous of Francis and Robert and who controlled the Queen through her paranoia. Elizabeth was afraid her sons would take over her throne and thus a stage is set for the most intense family dramas in history. Someone is bound to lose their head. The Killing of a Prince is about how Essex lost his and why he was immortalized as the image of Shakespeare. The information contained in this colorful book is compelling and will bring in the Shakespeare myth closer to its ending.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Biographies & Memoirs
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Project Option: Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
# of Pages: 62 - Publish Date: Aug 22, 2011
- Keywords Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Sir Francis Bacon, Elizabeth Tudor .the virgin Queen, Robert Cecil, William Shakespeare, Th Shakespeare Myth
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About the Creator
In my early sixties. I live with my lovely wife Linda and have three sons who are college age and older. I love to write but I didn't think my first novel would take six years.