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Naval warfare that reshaped European history.

If you're fascinated by maritime history and the pivotal battles that alter the course of nations, "The Defeat of the Spanish Armada" is a must-read. Garrett Mattingly weaves a compelling narrative that not only immerses you in the political intrigue of the 16th century but also gives an exhilarating account of this crucial encounter at sea. You'll find yourself right in the heart of the action, understanding the strategies that led to one of the most famous naval victories in history.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1960)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Defeat of the Spanish Armada

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ISBN: 9780395352373
Date of Publication: 1984-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: War, World History, European History
Goodreads rating: 4.12
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Garrett Mattingly's thrilling narrative sets out the background of the sixteenth-century European intrigue and religious unrest that gave rise to one of the world's most famous maritime crusades and the naval battles that decided its fate. In putting the naval campaign of 1588 back into the context of the first great international crisis of modern history, Mattingly builds up, like the movements of a symphony, a broad picture of how events of the time affected men's actions, plans and hopes. He brilliantly connects a series of scenes or episodes, shifting the point of focus from England to the continent and from courts to ships and cities. The feeling of tension mounts to a crescendo throughout Europe as the great drama of the Armada is approached. The battle itself and the aftermath are so vividly and poignantly described that they might be happening in our world today. 'A rare and wonderful book, as readable and exciting as a novel, amazingly fresh and stimulating in its approach to a great subject, and impressive for the wide range and authority of its scholarship.' J.E. Neale
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Naval warfare that reshaped European history.

If you're fascinated by maritime history and the pivotal battles that alter the course of nations, "The Defeat of the Spanish Armada" is a must-read. Garrett Mattingly weaves a compelling narrative that not only immerses you in the political intrigue of the 16th century but also gives an exhilarating account of this crucial encounter at sea. You'll find yourself right in the heart of the action, understanding the strategies that led to one of the most famous naval victories in history.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1960)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.