Author: IRWIN,MARGARET
Title: That Great Lucifer : A Portrait of Sir Walter Ralegh
Description: London, World Books. 1961, BCE. Hardcover. Book, Sir Walter Raleigh-A portrait of the man who truly embodied the Renaissance ideals of the Elizabethan age, Irwin explores the many sides to Raleigh: the explorer, the sailor, the advisor, the literary patron, and above all, the pioneer. A noted authority on Elizabethan England, Irwin conquers Raleigh's tale with wit and dexterity, weaving Raleigh's own journals into a broader historical context. From the glory filled days under Elizabeth I to his loss of favour and eventual execution under James I, this epic biography is an enthralling account of one of the most significant figures in British history." 340p, plates bibliograpy. Fine/Near Fine - Slight Chip.

Keywords: Historical Fiction Walter Raleigh Elizabeth I England James I & Iv Elizabeth I,Queen of England


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