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Sir Walter Raleigh's rise from a Devon farm boy to a courtier, explorer, and martyr comes to life in this engaging biography.
This meticulously told portrait invites readers to step into the world of Elizabethan England and meet one of its most famous figures. This compelling account traces Raleigh's youth, his sea-faring ambitions, and his years at court, where ambition, luck, and politics intertwined. It presents a vivid view of his ideas, loyalties, and the rivalries that shaped his fate, offering a window into a pivotal era of exploration, conflict, and empire.
- A detailed look at Raleigh's early life, family background, and path to the sea and education
- Insights into his time at court and the politics surrounding Elizabeth I
- Accounts of naval ventures, exploration, and the drive to establish colonies
- The intrigues, rivalries, and trials that defined his later years
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the adventures of Sir Walter Raleigh, an extraordinary figure of the Elizabethan period. The author offers a multi-faceted analysis of his life, unfolding his rise and fall as the favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. The narrative explores Raleigh's pursuits as a soldier, explorer, and courtier, highlighting his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and his ambitious attempts to establish colonies in North America. The author examines Raleigh's paradoxical nature, admired for his brilliance and criticized for his ruthlessness. The book delves into the themes of ambition, loyalty, and the complexities of a man who lived in a time of great change and exploration. By shedding light on Raleigh's life and times, the author unveils the intricate tapestry of the Elizabethan era, offering readers an immersive and thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal figure in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781440082153_0
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