The legendary circumnavigation of Sir Francis Drake
In short: Explore the epic voyage of the Elizabethan Age's most renowned seaman. This video details the 1577–80 journey that saw Francis Drake sail around the globe.
The video examines the life and maritime exploits of Sir Francis Drake, an English admiral famous for his circumnavigation of the earth between 1577 and 1580. While Drake remains a central figure of the Elizabethan Era, the film explores how much of his enduring reputation was built upon legend and his own efforts toward self-aggrandizement.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Francis Drake Sails Around the World
- Also: www.britannica.com — Sir Francis Drake | Biography, Routes, Ship, Born, Death, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica
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