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$3.66The Story
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical account, The Defeat Of John Hawkins, chronicles the dramatic naval engagements and the complex life of the Elizabethan seaman, John Hawkins. It meticulously details the strategic blunders and fierce battles that culminated in a significant setback for English maritime power. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of 16th-century seafaring, illustrating the political machinations and personal ambitions that shaped an era. Rayner Unwin's authoritative prose uncovers the broader implications of this pivotal moment, offering a profound understanding of England's early naval history and its enduring legacy.
Description
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical account, The Defeat Of John Hawkins, chronicles the dramatic naval engagements and the complex life of the Elizabethan seaman, John Hawkins. It meticulously details the strategic blunders and fierce battles that culminated in a significant setback for English maritime power. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of 16th-century seafaring, illustrating the political machinations and personal ambitions that shaped an era. Rayner Unwin's authoritative prose uncovers the broader implications of this pivotal moment, offering a profound understanding of England's early naval history and its enduring legacy.
