Presents a brief biography of Sir Francis Drake, the British explorer who traveled around the globe from 1577 to 1580, and includes information on his career as the greatest seaman of the Elizabethan Age.
Retells in poetry the daring adventures of the explorer who was the first Englishman to sail around the world; helped to defeat the Spanish Armada; and who, encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I, was a feared pirate in his time.
Presents color illustrations and topical text on a wide variety of aspects of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in England, during the Tudor and Stuart monarchies. Covers daily life, subjects such as medicine and art, and key events in history.
Chronicles the life of Sir Francis Drake and discusses how he worked as a pirate for the Queen of England and plotted to conquer Spanish ships and keep the money for himself.
Examines the world of the Tudors, the family that ruled England, Wales, and Ireland from 1485 to 1603, discussing city and country living, kings and queens, the poor, family relationships, crime, education, culture, and other topics.
Presents a history of the Tudor dynasty, discussing how they were concerned with building a government that would endure and generating partnerships with the gentry and parliament in order to rule with consent and advice.
