The Enterprise Of England: The Spanish Armada
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A gripping work of narrative history, The Enterprise of England: The Spanish Armada chronicles one of the most dramatic confrontations of the sixteenth century — the audacious attempt by Philip II of Spain to invade Protestant England in 1588. Roger Whiting presents the full sweep of the campaign with clarity and authority, detailing the political and religious tensions that drove two of Europe's greatest powers to the brink of all-out war. The account illuminates the strategic miscalculations, fierce sea battles, and the role of fortune and weather in determining the outcome, painting a vivid portrait of commanders on both sides of the conflict. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, it brings to life the commanders, sailors, and statesmen whose decisions shaped the fate of nations. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the Tudor era and the age of sail.
Author: Roger Whiting
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, St. Martin's Press
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of narrative history, The Enterprise of England: The Spanish Armada chronicles one of the most dramatic confrontations of the sixteenth century — the audacious attempt by Philip II of Spain to invade Protestant England in 1588. Roger Whiting presents the full sweep of the campaign with clarity and authority, detailing the political and religious tensions that drove two of Europe's greatest powers to the brink of all-out war. The account illuminates the strategic miscalculations, fierce sea battles, and the role of fortune and weather in determining the outcome, painting a vivid portrait of commanders on both sides of the conflict. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, it brings to life the commanders, sailors, and statesmen whose decisions shaped the fate of nations. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the Tudor era and the age of sail.