The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 05 Central and Southern Europe

"The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation" by Richard Hakluyt is a late 16th-century historical record that chronicles English explorations and sea travels, emphasizing interactions within Central and Southern Europe. The text opens by outlining the adventures of the Order of Dutch Knights. Hakluyt catalogues their conquests and relationships with groups such as the Prussians and other unfamiliar people. It goes into detail about military campaigns including fights and unions, while setting the stage for understanding the effects of exploration and settlement. This all helps display the social and political situations of the time, building the base for bigger ideas to grow from.