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Life Of Sir Walter Raleigh

- Founded On Authentic And Original Documents, Some Of Them Never Published

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The book titled ""Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Published"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous English explorer, soldier, and writer, Sir Walter Raleigh. The author, Patrick Fraser Tytler, has based his account on a variety of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official documents, many of which have never been published before. The book covers Raleigh's life from his birth in 1554 to his execution in 1618, exploring his early years as a soldier in France, his expeditions to the New World, and his involvement in court politics during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. Tytler delves into Raleigh's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, and examines his literary achievements, such as his famous work ""The History of the World."" Throughout the book, Tytler provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Raleigh, highlighting both his successes and his flaws. He also places Raleigh's life within the broader historical context of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, providing readers with a rich understanding of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped Raleigh's world. Overall, ""Life of Sir Walter Raleigh"" is a meticulously researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the life and times of this fascinating historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163114872
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 416
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 553 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. Oktober 2024
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The book titled ""Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Published"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous English explorer, soldier, and writer, Sir Walter Raleigh. The author, Patrick Fraser Tytler, has based his account on a variety of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official documents, many of which have never been published before. The book covers Raleigh's life from his birth in 1554 to his execution in 1618, exploring his early years as a soldier in France, his expeditions to the New World, and his involvement in court politics during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. Tytler delves into Raleigh's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, and examines his literary achievements, such as his famous work ""The History of the World."" Throughout the book, Tytler provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Raleigh, highlighting both his successes and his flaws. He also places Raleigh's life within the broader historical context of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, providing readers with a rich understanding of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped Raleigh's world. Overall, ""Life of Sir Walter Raleigh"" is a meticulously researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the life and times of this fascinating historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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