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Francis Drake: slave trader

Francis Drake: slave trader

FromHistory Extra podcast


Francis Drake: slave trader

FromHistory Extra podcast

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sir Francis Drake was an English naval hero, famed for circumnavigating the globe and his role in defeating the Spanish Armada. But, he was also a slave trader. Following calls for statues of Drake to be removed, historian Claire Jowitt explores this dark chapter in Tudor history. Historyextra.com/podcast
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Released:
Jun 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The latest news from the team behind BBC History Magazine - a popular History magazine. To find out more, visit www.historyextra.com