Laurence Bergreen

Latest Publication

In Search of A Kingdom

HarperCollins, 2021

An exploration narrative of Queen Elizabeth’s favorite pirate, Sir Francis Drake, whose mastery of the seas changed the course of history—as a pirate raiding Spanish galleons, as the first explorer to successfully circumnavigate the globe, and as a naval hero who defeated the Spanish Armada and reshaped the global order.

Speaking Engagements

Laurence Bergreen is currently accepting bookings for speaking engagements or talks on subjects relating to his books, both on location and virtually. Interested groups should contact Mr. Bergreen directly.
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news from the author

Columbus published in China

The Chinese edition of Columbus: The Four Voyages will be published by Grand China Publishing Company this November.
History Hit Podcast

Bergreen’s History Hit interview with Prof Susannah Lipscomb about Magellan and Over the Edge of the World is now available on Apple podcasts.
Just published in Poland

In Search of a Kingdom is now available in Poland from Rebis Publishing.
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Marco Polo arrives in China

Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu will be published by Grand China Publishing company this fall.
Just Published in Portugal

In Search of a Kingdom is now available in Portugal from Bertrand Publishing.
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UK Edition Reviewed

All About History magazine reviews UK edition of In Search of a Kingdom: “Its grand sense of adventure grips the reader from the start as you are transported to a time of gold, glory and godly cause.”