Mercenaries of Knowledge

Discover the captivating journey through Late Renaissance politics in Mercenaries of Knowledge by Vicente Nogueira, published by Cambridge University Press in 2025. This insightful book spans 345 pages, taking readers from Lisbon to Rome, traversing the islands of the Gulf of Guinea and the sugar mills of Northern Brazil. It delves into the innovative strategies and practices, such as bibliopolitics, employed by displaced scholars to navigate the complex political landscape of their time. Through the lens of the life of Portuguese jurist-scholar Vicente Nogueira (1586–1654), this book offers a unique perspective on the interplay between knowledge and power during a transformative era. Perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, Mercenaries of Knowledge provides a rich exploration of the intellectual currents that shaped the Renaissance world.