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- catalog abstract ""In the fifteenth century, Europe fully emerged from the Dark Ages and sent its explorers to all corners of the globe in search of trade and empire. Inevitably, these new world powers came into conflict with one another over economic, dynastic, and religious issues. In the midst of this upheavel, Francis Drake, motivated as much by his intense hatred of Catholic Spain as by his devotion to plunder and to his Protestant queen, Elizabeth I of England, etched a name for himself in the annals of naval history." "Drake was born a commoner, but his exploits raiding the Spanish Main elevated him to the nobility and the councils of Queen Elizabeth. In 1588, King Philip II of Spain attempted to return England to the Catholic fold by force of naval arms. The Spanish Armada confidently set sail for what became one the most crushing defeats in history, due in part to the efforts of Sir Francis Drake. Viewed as a hero by the English people, his superiors and rivals often considered him little more than a common pirate. Wade Dudley's penetrating look at this complex man serves as an introduction to Drake's life and provides a concise account of the religious and dynastic disputes that would affect Europe for the next three centuries."--BOOK JACKET.".
- catalog contributor b12711910.
- catalog coverage "Great Britain History Elizabeth, 1558-1603 Biography.".
- catalog coverage "Great Britain History, Naval Tudors, 1485-1603 Biography.".
- catalog created "c2003.".
- catalog date "2003".
- catalog date "c2003.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2003.".
- catalog description ""In the fifteenth century, Europe fully emerged from the Dark Ages and sent its explorers to all corners of the globe in search of trade and empire. Inevitably, these new world powers came into conflict with one another over economic, dynastic, and religious issues. In the midst of this upheavel, Francis Drake, motivated as much by his intense hatred of Catholic Spain as by his devotion to plunder and to his Protestant queen, Elizabeth I of England, etched a name for himself in the annals of naval history." "Drake was born a commoner, but his exploits raiding the Spanish Main elevated him to the nobility and the councils of Queen Elizabeth. In 1588, King Philip II of Spain attempted to return England to the Catholic fold by force of naval arms. The Spanish Armada confidently set sail for what became one the most crushing defeats in history, due in part to the efforts of Sir Francis Drake. Viewed as a hero by the English people, his superiors and rivals often considered him little more than a common pirate. Wade Dudley's penetrating look at this complex man serves as an introduction to Drake's life and provides a concise account of the religious and dynastic disputes that would affect Europe for the next three centuries."--BOOK JACKET.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [93]-94) and index.".
- catalog description "Prelude -- Young man Drake -- To the Spanish Main and beyond -- The war of the Armada -- The final raids -- Who was Francis Drake?".
- catalog extent "xiv, 97 p., [8] p. of plates :".
- catalog identifier "1574884069 (acid-free paper)".
- catalog isPartOf "Military profiles".
- catalog issued "2003".
- catalog issued "c2003.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, Inc.,".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain History Elizabeth, 1558-1603 Biography.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain History, Naval Tudors, 1485-1603 Biography.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain".
- catalog subject "942.05/5/092 B 21".
- catalog subject "Admirals Great Britain Biography.".
- catalog subject "DA86.22.D7 D83 2003".
- catalog subject "Drake, Francis, Sir, 1540?-1596.".
- catalog subject "Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596.".
- catalog subject "Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 Relations with explorers.".
- catalog subject "Explorers Great Britain Biography.".
- catalog subject "Privateering History 16th century.".
- catalog subject "Voyages around the world History 16th century.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Prelude -- Young man Drake -- To the Spanish Main and beyond -- The war of the Armada -- The final raids -- Who was Francis Drake?".
- catalog title "Drake : for God, queen, and plunder / Wade G. Dudley.".
- catalog type "text".