| Author |
Gilliat, Edward, 1841-1915 |
| Title |
Stories of Elizabethan heroes : Stirring records of the intrepid bravery and boundless resource of the men of Queen Elizabeth's reign
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| Original Publication |
London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1914.
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| Series Title |
The Russell library for boys & girls
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The Elizabethan world -- Sir John Hawkins, seaman and administrator -- George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, the champion of the tilt-yard -- Sir Martin Frobisher, the explorer of the northern seas -- Sir Humphrey Gilbert, the founder of Newfoundland -- Lord Howard of Effingham, the trusted of the Queen -- Sir Richard Grenville, the hero of Flores -- John Davis, the hero of the Arctic and Pacific -- Francis Drake, the scourge of Spain -- Sir Francis Drake, the Queen's greatest seaman -- Sir Richard Hawkins, seaman and geographer.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Stories of Elizabethan Heroes" by Edward Gilliat is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to capture the adventurous spirit and heroic exploits of notable figures from the Elizabethan era, a period of significant maritime exploration and conflict, particularly focusing on the courage and resourcefulness of English seamen and adventurers who served Queen Elizabeth I. The beginning of the book sets the stage for understanding the Elizabethan world by examining the context and conditions surrounding Queen Elizabeth’s reign, including the fears and hopes of the English people as they adapted to a new era after the end of Mary’s reign. It narrates the ascent of Elizabeth to the throne and the state of the nation during her early years as Queen, highlighting how a desire for adventure and expansion fueled English efforts to explore the New World against the backdrop of existing threats from Spain and the Catholic Church. Gilliat introduces various heroes of the time, hinting at their tales of bravery while interspersing anecdotes and historical commentary to illuminate the broader societal changes of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73507 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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