Tudor Adventures - the Voyage of Discovery That Transformed England
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Tudor Adventures - the Voyage of Discovery That Transformed England by James Evans
The success of the expedition depended on its two leaders: Sir Hugh Willoughby, a brave gentleman soldier, and Richard Chancellor, a brilliant young scientist and practical man of the sea. When their ships became separated in a storm, each had to fend for himself. Their fates were sharply divided. One returned to England, to recount extraordinary tales of the imperial court of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. The tragic, mysterious story of the other two ships has had to be pieced together through the surviving captain's log book, after he and his crew became lost and trapped by the advancing Arctic winter This exceptional endeavour was one of the boldest in British history, and its impact was profound. Although the merchant adventurers failed to reach China as they had hoped, their achievements would lay the foundations for England's expansion on a global stage. As James Evans' vivid account shows, their voyage also makes for a moving story of daring, discovery, tragedy, and adventure.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781605986111 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605986119 |
| Title | Tudor Adventures - the Voyage of Discovery That Transformed England |
| Author | James Evans |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2014-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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