Walter Ralegh : architect of empire / Alan Gallay.
Walter Ralegh : architect of empire / Alan Gallay.
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Publisher
New York : Basic Books, 2019.
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G 2019/5456
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xiii, 560 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Toward an empire -- Annoying the king of Spain : blueprints, legalities, and baby steps -- Ralegh and the Second Desmond War -- "A man noted of not good happ by sea:" Humphrey Gilbert prepares to colonize America -- The case for genocide : George Peckham visualizes colonization -- The courtier -- Th...
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Publisher
New York : Basic Books, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2019.
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Summary
"Sir Walter Ralegh was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth. She showered him with estates and political appointments. He envisioned her becoming empress of a universal empire. She gave him the opportunity to lead the way. In Walter Ralegh, Alan Gallay shows that, while Ralegh may be best known for founding the failed Roanoke colony, his historical import...
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Full title
Walter Ralegh : architect of empire / Alan Gallay.
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Author / Creator
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General note
Subject's name is spelled Ralegh throughout book.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-528) and index.
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©2019
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G 2019/5456
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74VKawWRgjdl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKawWRgjdl
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ISBN
9781541645790 hardcover ; alkaline paper
1541645790 hardcover ; alkaline paper
DDC
942.055092 B
MMS ID
991024284414902626
