Sir Walter Raleigh (/ˈrɔːli, ˈræli, ˈrɑːli/; c. 1553 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America, suppressed rebellion in Ireland, helped defend England against the Spanish Armada and held political positions under Elizabeth I.
Books in order of publication:
The Discovery of the Large, Rich, and Beautiful Empire of Guiana – 1596
The Historie of the World. In five books – 1614
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