Francis Drake: life of the week
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The Complex Nature of Privateering and Social Status
This chapter explores the complexities of privateering in the era of Francis Drake, highlighting the distinctions from piracy and the official backing privateers enjoyed. It examines Drake's rise to wealth and status, while revealing the societal tensions he faced within the elite circles of Elizabethan society.
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