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Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake
By John Sugden

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More than four hundred years after his death, Sir Francis Drake remains one of the legendary figures of history. His career is one of the most colourful on record. The most daring of the corsairs who raided the West Indies and Spanish Main, he led the English into the Pacific, and circumnavigated the world to bring home the Golden Hind laden with Spanish treasure. His attacks on Spanish cities and ships transformed his private war into a struggle for survival between Protestant England and Catholic Spain, in which he became Elizabeth I's most prominent admiral. His exploits marked the emergence of England as a major maritime nation.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #142509 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-05-25
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 368 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"* 'Excellent...It deserves to become the standard Drake life. His scholarship is impeccable.' - Frank McLynn, Sunday Telegraph * 'Excellent...he gives us throughout a highly sympathetic though not unbalanced portrait of a remarkable man.' - Linda Colley * 'The scope of his book, and the skill with which he handles generally unreliable sources, is impressive...The accounts of the circumnavigation, the attack on Cadiz and the defeat of the Armada are a comprehensive, and as readable, as any that have yet appeared.' - Brendan King, Literary Review"

From the Publisher
Definitive life of one of Britain's great maritime heroes by the acclaimed author of Nelson: A Dream of Glory.

About the Author
The recipient of numerous awards, John Sugden has degrees from three British universities and was formerly a lecturer and senior research fellow. He has pursued historical research in archives throughout Britain and North America and his books and many articles have been published to great acclaim. His most recent book is Nelson: A Dream of Glory, published by Cape in September 2004.

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Typically well researched book by John Sugden. Lots of background and facts - a very good read for those interested in this era.