The Spanish Armadas (Penguin Classic Military History S.) - Softcover

Graham, Winston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141390204 ISBN 13: 9780141390208

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2001

Synopsis

For most people, the conflict between England and Spain in the sixteenth century consisted solely in the destruction of the Great Armada in 1588 by Drake, Howard and the extreme weather around the British Isles. This book places that Armada in its true position, as only the most spectacular of the many attempts by the Spanish to conquer England and make it Catholic, first by friendship, then by marriage of Philip to Mary, and later by battle. This lavishly illustrated overview of the long conflict makes a real contribution to the understanding of history as well as telling a superb story of human hostility and passion.

About this title

Synopsis:

The story of the Spanish Armada, sent crashing to destruction in stormy seas by English battleships, is one of the most famous and popular of British history. Philip II of Spain's crusade to conquer Protestant England was the culmination of an undeclared war between the two nations which had simmered for years. The dramatic destruction of the Spanish fleet by Howard, Drake and their men ensured that England kept her political and religious freedom - but it was not the end of the story. This history places the Spanish Armada in its true context, as the most spectacular of Spain's continued attempts to return England to Catholicism, first through friendship, then by marriage and finally through war. It explains that the 1588 battle was only one in a series of Spanish naval campaigns against England - it was not until the 17th century that peace was fully assured. Winston Graham, author of the Poldark novels, brings all his gifts as a storyteller to this fascinating work, making the momentous sea battles come to life and telling a tale of human hostility and passions.

About the Author:

Winston Graham is a highly successful historical novelist, best known for his Poldark novels, but he is also a fine popular historian.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0141390204
• ISBN 13: 9780141390208
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288