Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World

In "Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage Round the World," Francis Pretty masterfully chronicles the epic circumnavigation led by the renowned Elizabethan sea captain Sir Francis Drake from 1577 to 1580. The narrative is rich in detail, offering readers not only a thrilling adventure but also a nuanced examination of the geopolitical climate of the late 16th century, including the burgeoning tensions...