Great Lives: Francis Drake
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of historical biography, Great Lives: Francis Drake chronicles the extraordinary life of one of England's most celebrated and controversial seafarers, Sir Francis Drake, whose daring exploits on the high seas made him both a national hero and a feared pirate in the eyes of Spain. Neville Williams presents a vivid portrait of the Elizabethan age through the lens of Drake's remarkable career, from his early voyages to the Caribbean to his legendary circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. Written with authority and narrative flair, the biography details Drake's pivotal role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, illustrating how one man's ambition and seamanship helped shape the course of English history. Williams draws on rich historical sources to paint a nuanced picture of Drake as both a brilliant naval commander and a deeply complex figure driven by patriotism, personal glory, and an unrelenting spirit of adventure.
Author: Neville Williams
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Book Club Associates London
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of historical biography, Great Lives: Francis Drake chronicles the extraordinary life of one of England's most celebrated and controversial seafarers, Sir Francis Drake, whose daring exploits on the high seas made him both a national hero and a feared pirate in the eyes of Spain. Neville Williams presents a vivid portrait of the Elizabethan age through the lens of Drake's remarkable career, from his early voyages to the Caribbean to his legendary circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. Written with authority and narrative flair, the biography details Drake's pivotal role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, illustrating how one man's ambition and seamanship helped shape the course of English history. Williams draws on rich historical sources to paint a nuanced picture of Drake as both a brilliant naval commander and a deeply complex figure driven by patriotism, personal glory, and an unrelenting spirit of adventure.