Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Published - Couverture souple

Tytler, Patrick Fraser

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1430444827 ISBN 13 : 9781430444824

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The book ""Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Published"" by Patrick Fraser Tytler is a detailed biography of the famous English explorer, soldier, and writer Sir Walter Raleigh. The author has used authentic and original documents to provide a comprehensive account of Raleigh's life, starting from his birth and childhood, his early years as a soldier, his expeditions to the New World, his political career, and finally, his execution.The book provides a detailed insight into Raleigh's personality, his ambitions, his achievements, and his failures. It also sheds light on the political and social context of the Elizabethan era, in which Raleigh lived and worked. The author has used a variety of sources, including Raleigh's own writings, letters, and official documents, as well as contemporary accounts and historical records.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Raleigh's life. The first chapter provides an introduction to Raleigh's family background and early life. The following chapters cover his military career, his expeditions to the New World, his involvement in politics, his imprisonment, and his eventual execution.One of the unique features of this book is that it includes several documents that have never been published before, providing new insights into Raleigh's life and work. The author has also provided detailed footnotes and references, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers.Overall, ""Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Published"" is a well-researched and comprehensive biography of one of the most fascinating figures of the Elizabethan era. It provides a detailed account of Raleigh's life and achievements, while also shedding light on the political and social context of the time.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1430444827
• ISBN 13: 9781430444824
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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