
Robert Frederick | Sir Francis Bacon, The Shakespeare Project, & The Power Of Propaganda
Francis Bacon, Espionage and Social Engineering
Francis Bacon is identified as a central figure in the birth of modern espionage, having been involved in intelligence work since age 15. While Francis Walsingham is officially credited with heading Queen Elizabeth's secret service, Frederick argues Bacon's role was foundational to the development of MI5 and MI6. This intelligence network utilized acting troupes and theaters for spying, eventually using the "Shakespeare Project" as a tool for psychological social engineering to mold the English national identity.















