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Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Before Published (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncover the life of Sir Walter Raleigh through authentic, original documents.
This edition presents a disciplined portrait built from primary sources, offering a measured view of Raleigh’s career, his motives, and the times that shaped him.
Delve into the Elizabethan world of exploration, court politics, and the brink of empire. The text situates Raleigh within the broader currents of his era, balancing his bold ventures with the political pressures of a monarch’s reign and a nation at war with Spain.
- Explore Raleigh’s early life, public service, and rise at court.
- Understand his role in colonial ventures and maritime exploration.
- See how contemporary politics, policy debates, and rivalries affected his career.
- Get a sense of the period’s culture, including pageantry, propaganda, and the press of ideas.
Ideal for readers of Elizabethan history, biography enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the sources behind Raleigh’s legend.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and times of the great Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the most extraordinary figures of the Elizabethan era. From his swashbuckling days as a soldier of fortune in France and the Netherlands, to his pivotal role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Raleigh's life was an epic of adventure and intrigue. The author delves into Raleigh's complex character, exploring his ambition, brilliance, and flaws, and setting them against the backdrop of Elizabethan England â" a vibrant and treacherous world of political machinations, religious strife, and maritime exploration. The book also examines Raleigh's pivotal role in the colonization of the New World, his ill-fated search for El Dorado, and his tragic downfall and execution. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book paints a captivating portrait of a man whose life and legacy continue to fascinate and inspire. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331145844_0
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