9781333485702 - The Life of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, England's First Empire Builder (Classic Reprint) de Gosling, William Gilbert (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Life of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, England s First Empire BuilderI feel assured that readers of this Life of Sir Humphrey Gilbert will wonder why such an interesting and important character had not before recei.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the life of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, an enigmatic figure in English history. Virtually unknown today, Gilbert was, in fact, England's first empire-builder, and the author and pioneer of English colonization. Born into a prominent family, Gilbert was introduced to court at a young age and became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. The book explores Gilbert's early life, his military service, his involvement in the colonization of Newfoundland, and his tragic death during an ill-fated expedition to establish a permanent colony there. Rich in detail and based on extensive research, this captivating biography reveals the full extent of Gilbert's contributions to English exploration and empire-building, examining his role as a key figure in shaping England's global ambitions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.