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Sir Walter Raleigh And His Time

Sir Walter Raleigh And His Time

Kingsley, Charles

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Publisher Price: $13.99

ISBN10: 9375552586
ISBN13: 9789375552581
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.18 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Sir Walter Raleigh and his time offers a reflective portrait of an era shaped by conflict, ambition, and shifting ideas about truth. The narrative uses the life of its central figure to explore how personal aspiration interacts with the pressures of a changing world, presenting a study of someone driven by exploration, loyalty, and the struggle to define moral purpose. Early sections describe a childhood influenced by strict religious tensions and the uncertainties of a nation facing external threats, showing how these forces helped form a mindset focused on duty, discovery, and advancement. The account emphasizes how noble heritage and turbulent surroundings encouraged a pursuit of distant horizons while raising questions about integrity and the cost of ambition. Throughout the work, historical events are woven with contemplative commentary, illustrating how an individual can embody both courage and contradiction. The opening establishes a thoughtful tone, inviting readers to reflect on how greatness is shaped not only by daring actions but also by the internal conflicts that accompany a life lived in the shadow of national and spiritual upheaval.

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