Download or read book Royalist Agents, Conspirators and Spies written by Geoffrey Smith and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the role of royalist agents, spies and conspirators is uncovered and examined. Shifting the traditional focus of attention from royal ministers, councillors, and generals, to a cadre of loyal, resourceful and courageous agents several rungs lower down in the hierarchy of the king's supporters the book presents a unique picture of the royalist cause. In a lively yet scholarly style it reveals a world of feuds, jealousies, rivalries and shifting allegiances that divided and disorganised the leadership of the king's party.