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Sir Francis Drake: The Queens Pirate
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In This Lively And Engaging New Biography, Harry Kelsey Shatters The Familiar Image Of Sir Francis Drake. The Drake Of Legend Was A Pious, Brave, And Just Seaman Who Initiated The Move To Make England A Great Naval Power And Whose Acts Of Piracy Against His Countrys Enemies Earned Him A Knighthood For Patriotism. Kelsey Paints A Different And Far More Interesting Picture Of Drake As An Amoral Privateer At Least As Interested In Lining His Pockets With Spanish Booty As In Forwarding The Political Goals Of His Country, A Man Who Became A Captain General Of The English Navy, But Never Waged Traditional Warfare With Any Success.Drawing On Much New Evidence, Kelsey Describes Drakes Early Life As The Son Of A Poor Family In Sixteenthcentury England. He Explains How Drake Dabbled In Piracy, Gained Modest Success As A Merchant, And Then Took Advantage Of The Hostility Between Spain And England To Embark On A Series Of Daring Pirate Raids On Undefended Spanish Ships And Ports, Preempting Spanish Demands For Punishment By Sharing Much Of His Booty With The Queen And Her Councillors. Elizabeth I Liked Drake Because He Was A Charming Rogue, And She Made Him An Integral Part Of Her War Plans Against Spain And Its Armada, But She Quickly Learned Not To Trust Him With An Important Command: He Was Unable To Handle A Large Fleet, Was Suspicious Almost To The Point Of Paranoia, And Had No Understanding Of Personal Loyalty. For Drake, The Mark Of Success Was To Amass Great Wealth, Preferably By Taking It From Someone Else And The Primary Purpose Of Warfare Was To Afford Him The Opportunity To Accomplish This.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sir Francis Drake: The Queen's Pirate'? A: The author of 'Sir Francis Drake: The Queen's Pirate' is Harry Kelsey.
- Q: What is the main focus of this biography? A: This biography focuses on the life of Sir Francis Drake, presenting him as an amoral privateer rather than the traditional heroic figure.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 566 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of this book is paperback.
- Q: When was 'Sir Francis Drake: The Queen's Pirate' published? A: The book was published on August 11, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in naval history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in naval history, particularly regarding England's maritime conflicts and piracy.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is new.
- Q: Does the book provide a different perspective on Sir Francis Drake? A: Yes, the book provides a different perspective, portraying Drake as more interested in personal gain than traditional heroism.
- Q: Is there any information about Drake's early life in the book? A: Yes, the book describes Drake's early life as the son of a poor family in sixteenth-century England.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of piracy, loyalty, wealth accumulation, and the complexities of naval warfare.