The Works of Sir Walter Ralegh - Vol III: The History of the World, Book II - Softcover

Raleigh, Walter

 
9781408628973: The Works of Sir Walter Ralegh - Vol III: The History of the World, Book II
Softcover
ISBN 10: 140862897X ISBN 13: 9781408628973
Verlag: Tobey Press, 2007

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Sir Walter Raleigh was an English statesman, soldier, writer, and explorer whose life reflected the ambition and turbulence of the Elizabethan world. Born to Catherine Champernowne and Walter Raleigh in Hayes Barton, he rose from a gentry background to become closely associated with influential circles, gaining recognition for his intellect, military service, and commanding presence. His curiosity about distant lands and expanding global trade shaped his involvement in early English attempts at establishing colonies in North America, where he became linked with some of the period's most significant exploratory efforts. Raleigh's ventures combined political aspiration with a genuine fascination for geography, cultures, and the possibilities offered by newly encountered territories. He wrote extensively about his experiences, offering accounts that blended observation, idealism, and determination. His personal life was marked by loyalty to his family and a long marriage to Elizabeth Raleigh, with whom he had several children. Despite periods of political favor and later imprisonment, he maintained a reputation for resilience and wide ranging talent. His death in London brought an end to a career that left a lasting influence on exploration, literature, and national identity.

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Verlag
Tobey Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2007
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
140862897X
ISBN 13 
9781408628973
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
420
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