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Merchant Adventurers - The Voyage of Discovery that Transformed Tudor England (Paperback) Loot Price: R414
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Merchant Adventurers - The Voyage of Discovery that Transformed Tudor England (Paperback): James Evans

Merchant Adventurers - The Voyage of Discovery that Transformed Tudor England (Paperback)

James Evans

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A Tudor voyage of exploration - an extraordinary story of daring, discovery, tragedy and pioneering achievement. In the spring of 1553 three ships sailed north-east from London into uncharted waters. The scale of their ambition was breathtaking. Drawing on the latest navigational science and the new spirit of enterprise and discovery sweeping the Tudor capital, they sought a northern passage to Asia and its riches. 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 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 long-neglected 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 gripping story of daring, discovery, tragedy and adventure.

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Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: October 2014
Authors: James Evans
Dimensions: 199 x 133 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - B-format
Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 978-1-78022-102-1
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
Books > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
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LSN: 1-78022-102-9
Barcode: 9781780221021

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