Sir Francis Drake: Hero or Ruthless Pirate? | Britain's Most Historic Towns | History Documentary

Sir Francis Drake was a hero who defeated the Spanish Armada for Queen Elizabeth I. But he was also a ruthless pirate, slave trader, and embezzler who got rich from stolen treasure. This is the true story behind the legend. Britain's Most Historic Towns S03 E04 0:00 Plymouth: Britain's Elizabethan Town 6:52 Exploring the Streets of Old Plymouth 12:01 The Rise of Queen Elizabeth's Pirates 16:20 A Secret Commission From The Queen 21:48 Sir Francis Drake's Epic Voyage for Gold 23:52 From Pirate to Lord of Buckland Abbey 28:24 Harsh Justice in the Elizabethan Era 34:00 Building a Navy to Defeat Spain 38:12 How England Defeated The Spanish Armada 41:45 The Legacy of Raleigh and The Mayflower Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our YouTube channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Subscribe to our channel today and be the first to watch our full-length history documentaries and historical TV series. Don't miss out on the best historical TV shows and history documentaries – click on this link    / @banijayhistory   to subscribe now! #documentaries #historydocumentary #historychannel Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay History! 📜🌍    • Nazi Gold in Bavarian Alps - Hunting Nazi ...      • The Evidence of Noah's Ark - Forbidden His...      • Vatican Secrets Revealed - Forbidden Histo...