“Sir Francis Drake as Seen by His Contemporaries” was initially presented as a lec¬ ture at the Bancroft Library University of California at Berkeley in 1979. It has been substantially revised for its first appearance in print here.

Sir Francis Drake: A Pictorial Biography by Hans P. Kraus This presentation of the life of Sir Francis Drake in manuscripts, engraved portraits and views, maps, medals, and books, is intended to show him as he appeared to his contemporaries , both his own countrymen and his Spanish antagonists.

Mar 10, 2020 · Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596, Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596. -- Bibliography, Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Appreciation Publisher Providence, R. I. : John Carter Brown Library Collection JohnCarterBrownLibrary; americana; globallibraries Contributor John Carter Brown Library Language English Item Size 215.8M

Apr 24, 2019 · Papers from a conference held June 10-17, 1979, cosponsored by the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, University of California at Los Angeles and the Sir Francis Drake Commission "A collection of Drake bibliographic items, 1569-1659 [by] Benjamin p.

Francis Drake played an important role in laying a groundwork for the eventual development of the British Empire. As a privateer, he looted the Spanish or gold and booty; as a navigator, he circled the globe; and as an admiral, he helped defeat the Spanish Armada.

Eighty six years after Spain had claimed the New World for themselves an English Privateer by the name of Francis Drake was becoming a thorn in their side. Called El Draque by the Spaniards, they hated to see him in their ports.

Sir Francis Drake is a commonly investigated person of the 16 th century whose characteristic features and motivations along with his deeds are shrouded in mystery.

Dec 12, 2024 · Sir Francis Drake, who was by this time an experienced naval commander, played a critical role in England’s defense against the Armada. As Vice Admiral of the English fleet, Drake used his experience in naval warfare and tactics to disrupt the Spanish fleet.

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE AND THE FAMOUS VOYAGE, 1577-1580 Essays commemorating the quadricentennial of Drake's circumnavigation of the Earth EDITED BY NORMAN J.W. THROWER UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS Berkeley / Los Angeles / London

Nov 1, 1970 · The fame of H. P. Kraus’ almost legendary collection of manuscripts, books, maps, medals, and other material relating to Drake is now shown to be fully deserved; and it is here placed in its historical setting in a manner that could not be bettered.