This biography presents Drake's life through the accounts of friends and enemies on a national and personal level. His naval battles and audacious piratical raids on Spain's empire and shipping are described using eye-witness accounts, and his stormy personal relationships are examined.
Francis Drake Summary
Francis Drake: The Lives of a Hero by John G. Cummins
this book shows an insight into the life of Drake and his terrifying acts through the eyes for his friends and enemies on both a national and personal level.
About John G. Cummins
John Cummins was born in Hull, and educated at the University of Manchester. He gained his Ph.D. at the University of Aberdeen, and is currently Reader in Spanish there. He lives in Aberdeen.
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GOR004616948
9781857998818
1857998812
Francis Drake: The Lives of a Hero by John G. Cummins
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