Walter Ralegh

From a Bancroft Prize-winning historian, this biography examines Sir Walter Ralegh’s influential role in laying the groundwork for the English Empire. Though best known for his connection to the Roanoke colony, the book explores Ralegh’s broader efforts in colonization across North America, South America, and Ireland, influenced by mystical religious philosophies. It highlights his vision of expanding English influence abroad and how his endeavors helped shape Western history for generations.