This week (slightly delayed due to illness) we are discussing a man who found a way to profit from the upheaval of the English Civil War via the most partisan of journalism. Marchamont Nedham was a gifted writer who became the most influential journalist of his day. Though not the most reliable.
Never one for consistency, Marchamont was willing to switch sides if he felt it would benefit him personally, or at least keep him out of prison. A pragmatic approach that eventually resulted in him being welcomed into the innermost circles of the new Republican leadership...
... which was perfect as long as the Republic didn't suddenly implode.
Guest Host: Oliver Green
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