Description
Step into the tumultuous Baroque era, a world teetering between burgeoning reason and the brutal ambitions of power. This epic narrative follows Daniel Waterhouse, a brilliant but conflicted Puritan, as he navigates the intellectual currents of Europe alongside its greatest minds. Witness the astonishing adventures of "Half-Cocked Jack" Shaftoe, a street urchin transformed into a legendary rogue, whose daring exploits for fortune and love are matched only by his struggle with illness. Meanwhile, Eliza, a woman of mystery and resilience, rises from captivity to become a pivotal player in the nascent world of finance, influencing the very reinvention of Europe.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperPerennial
Published Jan 1, 2009
960 pages
ISBN: 9780060593087
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson.