Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time - Softcover

Kingsley, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438536437 ISBN 13: 9781438536439

Publisher: Book Jungle, 2010

Synopsis

Charles Kingsley was a 19th century British novelist. Kingsley became a minister before becoming a Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge. Kingsley often used his writing to champion social issues. Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552 - 29 October 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, and explorer. He took part in the suppression of two rebellions and participated in two infamous massacres at Rathlin Island and Smerwick. He later became a landlord of lands confiscated from the Irish. In 1585 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Raleigh was involved in the colonization of Virginia. In 1591 he secretly married Elizabeth Throckmorton, one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting, without requesting the Queen's permission, for which he and his wife were sent to the Tower of London. After his release, they retired to his estate at Sherborne, Dorset.

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About the Author

A cleric as well as author, Kingsley was an advocate of Christian Socialism. He use historical setings to communicate his ideas. His published works range from sermons and novels to children's literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Book Jungle
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438536437
• ISBN 13: 9781438536439
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88