Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh was an English writer, poet, soldier, politician, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is well known for popularizing tobacco in England and for his involvement in the English colonization of North America. He was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I and was knighted in 1585. Raleigh led expeditions to the New World and is noted for his efforts to establish the Roanoke Colony in present-day North Carolina. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London and eventually executed in 1618.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The History of the World
"The History of the World" is a comprehensive historical work that covers the world's history from the creation, according to the Bible, until 146 BC. The book, written by a renowned English explorer, provides a detailed account of various historical events, civilizations, and cultures. It offers an in-depth analysis of the Roman Empire, the Greek civilization, and the biblical history of the Jews, among others. Despite its title, the book does not cover the entire history of the world, but it provides a significant understanding of the world's history up to the author's contemporary period.
