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A bold Tudor voyage of exploration and adventure—and an extraordinary story of daring, discovery, tragedy, and pioneering achievement. In the spring of 1553, three ships sailed north-east from London into uncharted waters. The scale of their ambition was breathtaking. Drawing on the latest navigational science and the new spirit of enterprise and discovery sweeping the Tudor capital, they sought a northern passage to Asia and its riches. The success of the expedition depended on its two leaders: Sir Hugh Willoughby, a brave gentleman soldier, and Richard Chancellor, a brilliant young scientist and practical man of the sea. When their ships became separated in a storm, each had to fend for himself. Their fates were sharply divided. One returned to England, to recount extraordinary tales of the imperial court of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
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James Evans completed his PhD at Oxford following a first-class Masters in Historical research. He has worked as a producer on various BBC historical television documentaries, including Dan Cruickshank's Hiden Houses; Niall Ferguson's Western Civilization; Griff Rhys Jones's Rivers; and Michael Wood's English Story, for which he also contributed to the accompanying book. He lives in London.