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Spanish Armadas [Hardcover]

Winston Graham (Author)

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Publication Date: 1972

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.

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Winston Graham is a highly successful historical novelist, best known for his Poldark novels, but he is also a fine popular historian. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes Noble; later ptg edition (1972)
ISBN-10: 0880291680
ISBN-13: 978-0880291682
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,649,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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