The works of Sir Walter Ralegh, Kt. /

now first collected, to which are prefixed the lives of the author, by [William] Oldys and [Thomas] Birch.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.
Contributors: Oldys, William, 1696-1761. Life of Sir Walter Ralegh.
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Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: Oxford : University press, 1829.
Notes:Physical description: 8 v. ; 22 cm.
Table of Contents:
v. 1. The life of Sir Walter Ralegh / William Oldys. The life of Sir Walter Ralegh / Tho. Birch
v. 2. The history of the world, Book I
v. 3. The history of the world, Book II, chap. I-XIII (4)
v. 4. The history of the world, Book II, chap. XIII (5-28)
v. 5. The history of the world, Book III-IV
v. 6. The history of the world, Book V (chap. 1-3)
v. 7. The history of the world, Book V (chap. 4-6)
v. 8. Maxims of state. The cabinet council. Prerogative of Parliament. On a match between Lady Elizabeth and the Prince of Piedmont. On a marriage between Prince Henry and a daughter of Savoy. A discourse of war in general. A war with Spain. The invention of ships, anchors, compass, etc. Navy and sea service. Trade and commerce. Discovery of Guiana. Apology. The reign of William the First. On the seat of government. Causes of the magnificence and opulency of cities. The sceptic. Instructions to his son and to posterity. A treatise on the soul. Tenures before the conquest. Letters and correspondence. A relation of Cadiz action. Spanish alarum. Orders to commanders. The advice of a loving son to his aged father. Poems. Appendix.