The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 11   By: Richard Hakluyt (1552-1616)

The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 11 by Richard Hakluyt is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the exploration and expansion of the British Empire. This volume covers a wide range of maritime expeditions, trade routes, and encounters with new cultures, providing a detailed account of the early explorations that shaped British colonial history.

Hakluyt's meticulous research and thorough documentation of these voyages make this book an essential read for students, scholars, and history enthusiasts. The firsthand accounts of sailors, merchants, and explorers offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of early English naval expeditions.

Overall, The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation is a comprehensive and engaging read that sheds light on the adventurous spirit and entrepreneurial drive that fueled the age of exploration. Highly recommended for those interested in maritime history and the development of the British Empire.

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Franci interim per inducias nacti ocium, ac simul Genuensium precibus defatigati, bellum in Afros, qui omnem oram insulásque Italiae latiocinijs infestas reddebant, suscipiunt. Richardus quoque rex Angliæ rogatus auxilium, mittit Henricum comitem Derbiensem cum electa Anglicæ pubis manu ad id bellum faciendum. Igitur Franci Anglíque viribus et animis consociatis in Africam traijciunt, qui vbi littus attigere, eatenus à Barbaris descensione prohibiti sunt, quoad Anglorum sagittariorum virtute factum est, vt aditus pateret: in terram egressi recta Tunetam vrbem regiam petunt, ac obsident. Barbari timore affecti de pace ad eos legates mittunt, quam nostris dare placuit, vt soluta certa pecuniae summa ab omni deinceps Italiae, Galliaeque ora mamis abstinerent... Continue reading book >>