Sir Walter Raleigh (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Beatrice Marshall’s Sir Walter Raleigh brings the Elizabethan era to life through the the life of Raleigh, from childhood on a Devon farm to the shadowed corridors of power.

This biography follows Raleigh’s early love of the sea, his time at Oxford, adventures in France, and his service in Ireland. It traces how ambition, court intrigue, and personal courage shaped his rise and his eventual fall, ending with his dramatic execution and the legacy he left behind.

- A vivid portrait of Raleigh’s family background and boyhood on Hayes Farm
- The influence of sea dreams, early military training, and pursuit of glory at court
- The shifting fortunes of power, friendships, and rivalries at Elizabeth’s court
- The final act: a public, dignified death and the reflections it sparked

Ideal for readers interested in the life of a major Elizabethan figure, and for those who enjoy history told through a human, dramatic lens.

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