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Marshall, Beatrice Rufus

9781440082153: Sir Walter Raleigh (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440082154 ISBN 13 : 9781440082153

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Beatrice Marshall’s Sir Walter Raleigh brings the Elizabethan era to life through the the life of Raleigh, from childhood on a Devon farm to the shadowed corridors of power.

This biography follows Raleigh’s early love of the sea, his time at Oxford, adventures in France, and his service in Ireland. It traces how ambition, court intrigue, and personal courage shaped his rise and his eventual fall, ending with his dramatic execution and the legacy he left behind.

- A vivid portrait of Raleigh’s family background and boyhood on Hayes Farm
- The influence of sea dreams, early military training, and pursuit of glory at court
- The shifting fortunes of power, friendships, and rivalries at Elizabeth’s court
- The final act: a public, dignified death and the reflections it sparked

Ideal for readers interested in the life of a major Elizabethan figure, and for those who enjoy history told through a human, dramatic lens.

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Illustrations
THE MEETING OF SIR JOHN GILBERT AND RALEIGH Frontispiece
PAGE
RALEIGH CASTING IlIS NEW CLOAK OF PLui:m AND ERMINE ACROSS
THE MUDDY STREET
RALEIGH PRESIDING OVER TIlE STANNARIES PARLIAMENT OF
DEVON AND CORNWALL • 21
RALEIGH RIDING WITH THE QUEEN AT TILBURY CAMP 4~
THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE SPANISII FLEET AND THE 'REVENGE' 58
BREAST-mGII IN THE SURF lIE LED THE ArrACK 90
RALEIGIl'S COACIl STORMED BY THE MOB11'4
HE WAS CARRIED ASHORE IN nIS LITTER 156
HE SALUTED CAPTAIN KING AS HE WAS ENTERING TIlE BOAT 178 One 0/ the gallantest worthies that etJer Englana bred
AUBREY
God has made nobler heroes, but He never made a fin.er
gentleman than Sir Walter Raleigh R. L. STE'ENSON

Table of Contents

Contents; CHAPTER; I BOYHOOD; II AT SEA AND IN IRELAND; III FAVOURITE OF THE QUEEN; IV LORD WARDEN OF THE STANNARIES; V NEWFOUNDLAND AND VIRGINIA; VI THE SCATTERING OF THE ARMADA AND THE K'tPEDITION; TO LISBON; VII RALEIGH AND SPENSER; VIII THE 'REVENGE,' AND RALEIGH'S MARRIAGE; IX THE 'MADRE DE DIOS'; X SHERBORNE AND GUIANA; IX THE SACKING OF CADIZ; XII THE ISLAND VOYAGE; XIII FALL OF ESSEX; XIV QUEEN ELIZABETH'S LAST DAYS; XV PLOTS AND CONSPIRACIES; XVI RALEIGH'S TRIAL AT WINCHESTER, 1603; XVII TIlE REPRIEVE; XVIII THE EAGLE IN HIS CAGE; XIX 'TIlE HISTORY OF TIlE WORLD'; PAGE; 7; 12; 18; 23; 28; 39; 46; 55; 63; 69; 80; 87; 94; 101; 108; 114; 121; 128; 135 Contents; CHAPTER; I BOYHOOD; II AT SEA AND IN IRELAND; III FAVOURITE OF THE QUEEN; IV LORD WARDEN OF THE STANNARIES; V NEWFOUNDLAND AND VIRGINIA; VI THE SCATTERING OF THE ARMADA AND THE K'tPEDITION; TO LISBON; VII RALEIGH AND SPENSER; VIII THE 'REVENGE,' AND RALEIGH'S MARRIAGE; IX THE 'MADRE DE DIOS'; X SHERBORNE AND GUIANA; IX THE

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440082154
ISBN 13: 9781440082153
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 220
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Sir Walter Raleigh (Classic Reprint)

Beatrice Marshall

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ISBN 10 : 1440082154 ISBN 13 : 9781440082153

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the adventures of Sir Walter Raleigh, an extraordinary figure of the Elizabethan period. The author offers a multi-faceted analysis of his life, unfolding his rise and fall as the favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. The narrative explores Raleigh's pursuits as a soldier, explorer, and courtier, highlighting his role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and his ambitious attempts to establish colonies in North America. The author examines Raleigh's paradoxical nature, admired for his brilliance and criticized for his ruthlessness. The book delves into the themes of ambition, loyalty, and the complexities of a man who lived in a time of great change and exploration. By shedding light on Raleigh's life and times, the author unveils the intricate tapestry of the Elizabethan era, offering readers an immersive and thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal figure in English history. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440082153_0

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