Sir Walter Ralegh: The British Dominion Of The West (1897) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437271850)

Sir Walter Ralegh: The British Dominion Of The West is a historical book written by Martin Andrew Sharp Hume in 1897. The book is a biography of Sir Walter Ralegh, an English adventurer, poet, historian, and politician who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the New World during the Elizabethan era.The book covers Ralegh's life from his birth in 1554 to his execution in 1618. It details his early years as a soldier in France and Ireland, his rise to prominence in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, his expeditions to North America, and his involvement in the colonization of Virginia.Hume also explores Ralegh's literary achievements, including his poetry and his influential book The History of the World. The book also delves into Ralegh's political career, including his imprisonment in the Tower of London and his eventual downfall.Throughout the book, Hume provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of Elizabethan England, as well as the early years of the British Empire in the New World. The book is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most fascinating figures of the Elizabethan era.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.

Author: Martin Andrew Sharp Hume
ISBN-10: 1437271855
ISBN-13: 9781437271850
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d