Francis Drake

To what extent was Leadership the most important factor to why the Spanish Armada was defeated? One of the most famous attempts to invade Britain occurred in 1588 when the King of Spain, Phillip decided to send an armada of Spanish war ships to remove Queen Elizabeth from the throne. Phillip’s attempt to gain control of England failed, it failed for many reasons including the leadership of the two sides which affected the planning and tactical decisions made at sea, the weapons, resources and…

The period of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign is often regarded as the golden age of English history. This Elizabethan renaissance led to much development in literature and theater, including the emergence of playwright William Shakespeare, whose works continue to be analyzed in the twenty-first century. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a timeless tale of lust, love, and heartbreak, taking place in Verona, Italy during the Elizabethan era. Though arguably unrealistic, the play’s depiction of the…

The Elizabethan Era was a time of many popular skilled sports. The Elizabethan era was from 1558-1603. There were a numerous amount of sports and activities people could participate in. Sports gained popularity immensely during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. All social classes, genders, and ages could play. Some sports were played individually while others were played with a team. Sports were used as a pastime for some people, and others used it as skill training. There were many popular…

Sir Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, Devon, United Kingdom 1540 to 1544 (unestablished date) because there was no record of his birth. He was born to Edmund Drake Mary Mylaye Drake with 12 older brothers. He had cousins who were privateers robbing shipping lanes off the French coast. They left Tavistock during the Christian revolt during which he was charged with stealing a man's horse and his purse he was later pardoned for this. After growing older, he worked for a merchant who traded…

Mother nature, natives, disease, and exposure all played a part in the outcome of the voyages and caused major problems along the way. Sir Francis Drake’s voyage was set back a month due to problems that occurred to two of the five ships that were to be apart of the expedition. Nature took a lot from both crew including boats, food, and even men along the way of this voyage. One very unfortunate…

completed the voyage to Spain. The voyage proved that the earth is round. Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer. He was actually the third person to complete circumnavigation in 1580. His expedition started November 15, 1577. Master Francis Drake, with a fleet of five ships and barks, and to the number of 164 men, gentlemen and sailors, departed…

The Historic Tale of Sir Francis Drake A wise man once said, “There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory” (Means 1). This influential man was none other than one of the most prominent explorers Sir Francis Drake.This quote, in my opinion, expresses Drake’s determination to see everything he does through to the end, especially his apprehensible voyages to near ends of the earth. This quote was documented…

“There is no marvel in a woman learning to speak, but there would be in teaching her to hold her tongue” ― Elizabeth I Tudor (goodreads.com). However, Queen Elizabeth I never held her tongue when she could have a say in matters. In many ways, Queen Elizabeth was one of the very first women in the 1500s to dominate her own era. Queen Elizabeth l controlled part of the government and provided suitable leadership for her army when the Spanish Armada tried to challenge England. With her…

Shakespeare lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth l, commonly known as the Elizabethan era. The Elizabethan epoch is seen by many as the pivotal point in English literature; historians regard it as being the golden age in England’s history. A plethora of books, movies, and plays, including many of Shakespeare’s works, were based on ideas and interests of the time. Consequently, many of his works are reminiscent of values and ideals found throughout this time period. Learning about the…

Just six years before his birth Elizabeth I became queen of England in 1558. It was a time of great history and relative political stability, followed and preceded by eras of upheaval. For the time being, arts held a great importance; theaters thrived and playwrights were active including William Shakespeare. Theater was central to Elizabethan social life leading to great buildings and the development of companies of actors, both professional and amateur. It did receive criticism. Puritan…