Gilliat, Edward 1841-1915 creator Campbell, J. F. (John F.) 1885-1966 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Stories of Elizabethan Heroes" by Edward Gilliat is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to capture the adventurous spirit and heroic exploits of notable figures from the Elizabethan era, a period of significant maritime exploration and conflict, particularly focusing on the courage and resourcefulness of English seamen and adventurers who served Queen Elizabeth I. The beginning of the book sets the stage for understanding the Elizabethan world by examining the context and conditions surrounding Queen Elizabeth’s reign, including the fears and hopes of the English people as they adapted to a new era after the end of Mary’s reign. It narrates the ascent of Elizabeth to the throne and the state of the nation during her early years as Queen, highlighting how a desire for adventure and expansion fueled English efforts to explore the New World against the backdrop of existing threats from Spain and the Catholic Church. Gilliat introduces various heroes of the time, hinting at their tales of bravery while interspersing anecdotes and historical commentary to illuminate the broader societal changes of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Elizabethan world -- Sir John Hawkins, seaman and administrator -- George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, the champion of the tilt-yard -- Sir Martin Frobisher, the explorer of the northern seas -- Sir Humphrey Gilbert, the founder of Newfoundland -- Lord Howard of Effingham, the trusted of the Queen -- Sir Richard Grenville, the hero of Flores -- John Davis, the hero of the Arctic and Pacific -- Francis Drake, the scourge of Spain -- Sir Francis Drake, the Queen's greatest seaman -- Sir Richard Hawkins, seaman and geographer. Release date is 2024-05-01 Al Haines Originally published: London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1914 Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 DA London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1914 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73507 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73507 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134712.0 73507