Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive history of the English exploration and trade expeditions to Asia in the 16th and 17th centuries, written by renowned scholar Richard Hakluyt. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics, economics, and culture of these expeditions, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of global trade and exploration.
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