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The Armada Paperback – August 1, 2005

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Chronicling one of the most spectacular events of the sixteenth century, The Armada is the definitive story of the English fleet’s infamous defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian Garrett Mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured the attention of the European world and played a deciding role in the settlement of the New World. “So skillfully constructed it reads like a novel” (New York Times), The Armada is sure to appeal to the scholar and amateur historian alike.

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Garrett Mattingly (1900–1962) was a historian, educator, and best-selling author. He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II and in 1948 joined the faculty of Columbia University, where he taught European history.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; Reprint edition (August 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0618565914
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0618565917
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches

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Tallie

Dramatic, amazing story behind the story

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2009

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Pros: History is so much more than dates, and the depth of Mattingly's work is staggering. The history of England, Spain, and the U.S. are all linked in what occurs between the covers of this book.
The defeat of the Armada is placed within the spell of personal and political intrigues that are partially glossed over or hinted at in the movie "Elizabeth, The Golden Age". Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD ] Very glad I bought THE ARMADA.
The subject matter might have been handled in a more cut and dried style, yet the approach here is history-as-story, complete with subplots, character development, and personalities.
Cons: My only complaint is that if you are searching for just the dates, names, bare-bones facts, you have much to wade through. (Sometimes you just want the date.)
The chapter titles are romantically inspired and the writer in me loves the wording and wordiness, but the history-buff in me wishes for the addition of more nuts and bolts - a timeline - a summation, something that would enhance the work by filling the scope more fully while distilling the mountain of words into bite sized pieces.
Summary: It's a marvelous reading of history but a bit troublesome for a quick glance to dig up something for a factual reference.

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Gary T. Moore

Religious war, strong, opposing personalities; espionage; intrigue...this book has it all.

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016

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This book grabbed me in the first sentences and held me til the end. While ostensibly about the battle between England and the Spanish Armada, it is really about the political situation in Europe at that time...with emphasis not so much on the naval aspects of the battle (though these are covered) but rather on the people and political / religious forces which brought the battle about. This is history written as novel...with a broad perspective. I saw many analogies to today's world situation...religious war; strong, opposing personalities leading countries; espionage; intrigue; differing military strategies and weapons..... This is not so much a book for people who are interested in military history as for people interested in basic forces ...religious, political, interpersonal...and how they shape our world.

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David L. Eblen

After a slow start, a great read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2009

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I would definitely recommend this book. The first 2 or 3 chapters were a little slow as he describes how everyone reacts to Mary's execution, but picks up quickly beyond that and reads like a good novel. He delves into various parts of the King Philips campaign to convert Europe to Catholicism and provides great detail that enhances the storytelling rather than putting the reader to sleep. This is definitely not a "text book" about 1588. He says he wrote this for the layman rather than for academics, which is why I bought it.

My journey to find this book began after I read "The defeat of John Hawkins". I am a descendant of John Hawkins and was interested in reading about him. It was a fantastic read. Then I found "The secret voyage of Sir Francis drake", which picks up right from where the first left off. Drake is a cousin of John Hawkins and accompanied him on his journey in the first book. These two books take place about a decade before 1588 and provide great context for "The Armada". Drake more than Hawkins is talked about in "the Armada", but he does describe how both were instrumental in the battle. I would recommend all three to be read -in order- for a nice make-shift trilogy.

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James G. Tittsworth

this book on English/Spanish war and it's impact on the world is excellent. It reads well and explains in detail the ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015

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Garrett Mattingly gets off in the weeds a little in this book and that slows down his narrative for those of us who are not historians. Otherwise, this book on English/Spanish war and it's impact on the world is excellent. It reads well and explains in detail the avarice and politics, both religious and secular, that led to the war. Often the war is explained simplistically as Queen Elizabeth against Phillip II and Sir Francis Drake against the Armada when it involved much of western Europe. Aside from Elizabeth and Phillip's dislike and distrust of each other, The Armada provides us a look at many of the other plots and characters from the French king trying to save his throne from the wily Guise family to the Pope wanting destroy all of Protestantism starting with England.

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Hugo Ruiz

Poor print quality.

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022

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The quality of the print makes it difficult to read.

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DENNIS MYERS

Guys, i see a lot of reviews for Armada ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016

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Guys, i see a lot of reviews for Armada by Cline. THIS ISN'T THAT ARMADA!!! WARNING!!! THIS ARMADA IS ABOUT THE SPANISH ARMADA, NOT THE CLINE NOVEL ABOUT SCI-FI (which is kinda dissapointing, by that's beside the point). PEOPLE, DON'T BE DISCOURAGED FROM THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT IS NOT ABOUT SCI-FI. PEOPLE, IT IS ABOUT HISTORY OF THE SPANISH ARMADA AND POWER STRUGGLES.

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Craig Batley

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021

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Book, packaging, and delivery all good

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Reed H. Stuve

This book is part of the Military Heritage series from ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018

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This book is part of the Military Heritage series from Easton Press. The author gives a solid background of the events leading up to the defeat ofvthe Armada.

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A masterpiece of history writing

Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2020

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This book was written by a man who had every detail at his fingertips and could situate the Armada in its place in 17th century European politics. He makes several points I had never fully understood before. How the execution of Mary Queen of Scots started the King of Spain down the path to invasion; how the goal was to bring France over to Spain's side in the Counter-reformation; how well the Spanish sailed and maintained order; how much better English ships were designed for the new type of cannon-based naval warfare; and finally, how badly the Spanish had planned the conjunction of the Duke of Parma's army in Flanders with the fleet that was supposed to transport it to England. It was a very good book indeed, and once you have read it you need never read more about the subject again.

Ironmonger

Purple prose and the armada

Reviewed in Italy on December 27, 2014

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Several positive and some enthusiastic reviews had induced me into ordering the book. Alas, it came as an unpleasant surprise. The way it is written has been giving me a hard time in following the historical plot. And to get the sense out of most sentences, these had to be read at least twice. What I expect from a history book is thourough documentation and pleasant style, so that even a rather complicated subject can be grasped without effort and the reader is keen to follow the scheme.
Unfortunately, at least to me, the book is written in "purple prose", a style that I would not like in any language, and even less in English, which, by its own nature, is simplicity itself. The two just do not match.
Further, the printing is very bad indeed. Character dimensions change from line to line, up to 50%. This is something that had never occurred to me before. Some other characters are blurred, and it looks that quality of ink is fairly poor.
So, I am sorry, but can't score this book more than two stars.

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Henrique Fonseca Rodrigues

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2013

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It is an interestingly written book about one of the most fascinating historical episodes of England and indeed of Europe. The prose and narrative are gripping. It is a factual story full of wonderful details and insights.

Gareth Llewellyn

Best Armada reference I know of

Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2020

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The author was astonishingly comprehensive in his analysis. I recommend him more than Hutchinson, but why not read them both?

William Costello

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2016

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Best history available on the Amarda

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