Tudor explorers: everything you wanted to know
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Tudor Explorations: Trade, Politics, and Personal Gain
This chapter investigates the motivations behind Tudor explorations, highlighting the competition with Spain and Portugal while emphasizing trade and political ambitions over mere discovery. It examines notable figures such as Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh, contrasting their privateering endeavors with the realities of exploration, including lesser-known contributors like Anthony Jenkinson. Additionally, the chapter discusses the socio-economic factors that influenced the narratives of exploration, situating them within the tumultuous political landscape of Tudor England.
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