Sir Francis Drake (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): (English Men of Action series)

by Julian S. Corbett

Overview

This excellent biography of English sea captain Sir Francis Drake (1540–1596), part of the English Men of Action series, is a reservoir of information for students of history and those with a passion for exploration. Among his many legendary exploits, Drake led the first English circumnavigation of the world, for which he was awarded knighthood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411447189
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/22/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	228
File size:	245 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Sir Julian Stafford Corbett  (1854–1922) was a prominent civilian British naval historian and geostrategist whose writings and lectures provided pre-World War One Britain with invaluable lessons in naval strategy. He is the author of the highly respected Some Principles of Maritime Strategy, which remains a classic among students of naval warfare.