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Author Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616
Title The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 05
Central and Southern Europe
Credits Produced by Karl Hagen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" by Richard Hakluyt is a historical account written during the late 16th century. This extensive collection catalogs the explorations and maritime undertakings of the English, detailing their encounters across various regions, particularly focusing on Central and Southern Europe, as articulated in the introduction. The work serves as an important record of early exploration, adventure, and the interactions between different cultures during a time of significant global expansion. The opening of this text outlines the endeavors of the Order of the Dutch Knights, particularly highlighting their conquests and interactions with various groups, including the Prussians and the Infidels of the region. It details multiple Masters of the Order and their respective accomplishes, illustrating the intricacies of military campaigns as well as diplomatic missions aimed at establishing a foothold against rival factions. The narrative includes vivid accounts of battles, alliances, and the social and political state of affairs, setting up a foundation for understanding the broader implications of exploration and colonization that will be explored further in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Voyages and travels
Subject Discoveries in geography -- English
Category Text
EBook-No. 7900
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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