
Episode 473: Neal Stephenson: Quicksilver(3)
American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)
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Intro
This chapter discusses Daniel Waterhouse's experiences at Gresham's College during 1672, set against the backdrop of the Royal Society and the Third Anglo-Dutch War. It delves into the tensions among religious factions and the fight for freedom of conscience in a time of financial and military challenges.
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