The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation - Volume 05 : Central and Southern Europe

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hakluyt, Richard, 1552?-1616

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Karl Hagen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-04-01