In Search of a Kingdom: Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, and the Perilous Birth of the British Empire

This is a thrilling narrative of Sir Francis Drake's adventures during his reign as Queen Elizabeth I's trusted advisor and master of the seas.

As one of the most wanted pirates in history, Drake pillaged galleons laden with New World gold and silver, stealing a vast fortune for his queen and himself.

Elizabeth called upon Drake again to defeat the once-invincible Spanish Armada, spurring the British Empire's ascent and permanently wounding its greatest rival.

This book provides a missing link in understanding their relationship and the role Drake played in shaping England into a global imperial power.