England, Spain and the Gran Armada 1585-1604 - Tapa dura

This collection of essays by English and Spanish scholars is among the best of many new works on the Armada....these well-written and thoroughly documented essays are essential reading.... * CHOICE * This collection of essays by English and Spanish scholars is among the best of many new works on the Armada....these well-written and thoroughly documented essays are essential reading.... * CHOICE *

This volume presents fresh considerations of some of the more debated aspects of the Enterprise of England and the voyage of the Spanish Armada. The contributions range over a number of important subjects: the outbreak of war between England and Spain; its economic, religious and dynastic context; the strategy of the Enterprise of England; the formation of the invasion fleet and army; Spanish shipbuilding and navigation; and the medical services of the Armada. The contributors are all leading U.K. and Spanish experts in the field.