Sir Walter Raleigh and His Times

By Charles Kingsley

Book Overview

Sir Walter Raleigh and His Times is a historical book written by Charles Kingsley. The book is a biography of the famous English explorer, poet, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, who lived during the Elizabethan era. The book provides a detailed account of Raleigh's life, including his childhood, his education, his military service, his exploration of the New World, his involvement in court politics, his imprisonment, and his eventual execution.Kingsley's book also gives readers a glimpse into the cultural and political climate of the Elizabethan era, including the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and the conflicts between England and Spain. The book includes numerous anecdotes and historical details that provide a vivid picture of Raleigh's life and times.Overall, Sir Walter Raleigh and His Times is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life of one of England's most famous explorers and courtiers, as well as the history 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162638605
• ISBN13: 9781162638607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"