Sir Walter Ralegh: The British Dominion Of The West
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A richly detailed work of historical biography and imperial history, this volume chronicles the life and ambitions of Sir Walter Ralegh against the sweeping backdrop of Elizabethan England's contest for dominance in the New World. Martin A. S. Hume presents Ralegh not merely as a courtier and poet, but as a visionary architect of British colonial expansion, whose relentless drive to establish English supremacy in the Americas shaped the course of Atlantic history. With authoritative prose, Hume illustrates how Ralegh's expeditions to Virginia and Guiana were driven by equal parts patriotism, personal glory, and a fierce rivalry with Spanish imperial power. The narrative uncovers the political intrigues, royal favor, and dramatic reversals of fortune that defined Ralegh's turbulent career, from the heights of Elizabeth I's court to his eventual imprisonment and execution under James I. Sir Walter Ralegh: The British Dominion of the West stands as a compelling portrait of a Renaissance man whose grand imperial dreams outlasted his own tragic end.
Author: Martin A. S. Hume
Format: Hardback
Published: 1906, T. Fisher Unwin
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
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Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of historical biography and imperial history, this volume chronicles the life and ambitions of Sir Walter Ralegh against the sweeping backdrop of Elizabethan England's contest for dominance in the New World. Martin A. S. Hume presents Ralegh not merely as a courtier and poet, but as a visionary architect of British colonial expansion, whose relentless drive to establish English supremacy in the Americas shaped the course of Atlantic history. With authoritative prose, Hume illustrates how Ralegh's expeditions to Virginia and Guiana were driven by equal parts patriotism, personal glory, and a fierce rivalry with Spanish imperial power. The narrative uncovers the political intrigues, royal favor, and dramatic reversals of fortune that defined Ralegh's turbulent career, from the heights of Elizabeth I's court to his eventual imprisonment and execution under James I. Sir Walter Ralegh: The British Dominion of the West stands as a compelling portrait of a Renaissance man whose grand imperial dreams outlasted his own tragic end.