
The Spanish Armada
Roger Whiting(Author)
The History Press Ltd
Will be published approx. on 22. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7509-3647-7 (ISBN)
Description
The threat of invasion by Spain loomed large for much of Elizabeth I's reign, culminating in the launch of the Armada in 1588. The failure of this attack enhanced the queen's popularity with her people, but did great damage to the standing of Philip II. What were the reasons behind the Armada, and did it bring an end to the Anglo-Spanish war? Roger Whiting explores Spain's extensive preparations for the invasion of England and the counter-moves of the English; the Armada's battles, and the fearful aftermath of the enterprise, with barely half of the Spanish fleet managing to struggle home. This is a vivid account of one of the most important events in England's naval history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-3647-7 (9780750936477)
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Person
Roger Whiting wrote many other books, such as 'A House of Correction', 'Prison Reform in Gloucestershire' and 'Agriculture, 1730-1872. His widow still lives in Cheltenham.