The Two Walter Raleighs: Famous Father, Rebellious Son and a Shared Tragedy

by Fred B Tromly

Sir Walter Raleigh's biographers have given little attention to his tragic relationship with his son Wat (Walter). They began in proud identification, each seeing himself in the other. But after the father's political downfall and imprisonment for treason, he lost his authority in the family, and the son began to reject paternal advice and his studies and to engage in violent quarrels and duels. Often the father used his influence to rescue his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476672407
• ISBN13: 9781476672403
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher