Blog Post #3 - ''Heros or Villains''


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Sic Parvis Magna (greatness from small beginnings) Throughout the many generations ancient piracy and exploration there are were noblemen and others with malicious intentions. 

 When one describes such big names as Columbas or Walter Raleigh we are mostly told about their brave explorations and daring adventures capturing unclaimed lands and acquiring various treasures. These men are peised for the heroism, but can these saints really be villains? 
Image result for sir francis drakeI would like to focus specifically on one of the most infamous English pirates Sir Francis Drake. From 1540-1596 Drake was the most popular Pirate in Tavistock UK. Drake is most well known for circumnavigating the globe and his assisted victory aginst the 1588 Spanish Armada. For some time, he was even praised for being the primary source of gold in his town and the surrounding areas. While gold is still a valuable and nice luxury majority of these items were often forcefully commandeered by Francis and his crew. Sir Francis Drake was also an active participant in various slave trading operations. He hated the Spanish and his ruthless acts towards them definitely reflected. Soon after drakes Knightnood, he acquired enough authority to dawn two additional ships in his fleet and was also promoted to second in command towards the battle of the Spanish armada fight them in order to seize their ports for supplies. 

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