The Norris Papers is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Heywood. The book is set in England during the 16th century and follows the story of Sir John Norris, a soldier who played a significant role in the Elizabethan era. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period of Norris's life.The first part of the book explores Norris's early years as a soldier and his involvement in the Irish Wars. The second part delves into his time as a military commander in the Netherlands, where he fought ...
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The Norris Papers is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Heywood. The book is set in England during the 16th century and follows the story of Sir John Norris, a soldier who played a significant role in the Elizabethan era. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period of Norris's life.The first part of the book explores Norris's early years as a soldier and his involvement in the Irish Wars. The second part delves into his time as a military commander in the Netherlands, where he fought against the Spanish Armada. The final part of the novel focuses on Norris's return to England and his involvement in the court intrigue of Queen Elizabeth I.Throughout the book, Heywood paints a vivid picture of life in 16th century England, with its political and religious conflicts, military campaigns, and courtly intrigues. The novel also explores the personal life of Norris, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.The Norris Papers is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in English history. Heywood's writing style is descriptive and evocative, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the era. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Elizabethan history or military history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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