Five Remarkable Englishmen: A New Look at the Lives and Times of Walter Ralegh, Captain John Smith, John Winthrop, William Penn, James Oglethorpe

By Denis Meadows

Book Overview

""Five Remarkable Englishmen"" by Denis Meadows is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the lives and times of five influential Englishmen who played pivotal roles in shaping the history of England and America. The book focuses on the lives of Walter Ralegh, Captain John Smith, John Winthrop, William Penn, and James Oglethorpe, all of whom were instrumental in the colonization and development of America. Meadows provides a fresh perspective on these historical figures, delving deep into their personal lives, motivations, and accomplishments. He examines their political and social contexts, shedding light on the challenges they faced and the decisions they made. The author also highlights their contributions to the fields of literature, exploration, and diplomacy, and how their ideas and actions continue to influence the world today.Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, ""Five Remarkable Englishmen"" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these iconic figures, and the impact they had on the course of history. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of England and America, and the lives of those who helped shape it.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258480549
• ISBN13: 9781258480547
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"