This book examines the Spanish Armada's campaign and battle through a human lens. It focuses on the key figures, like Philip II and Elizabeth I, and analyses the English and Spanish leaders, unearthing the motivations and strategies of both sides.
The narrative dissects the events leading to the conflict and the changing face of naval warfare at the time, describing ships and weaponry. The book meticulously recounts the Channel fights - Plymouth, Portland, and the Isle of Wight. It concludes with the decisive Battle of Gravelines, and an analysis of the aftermath, exploring the price paid by victors and vanquished. It then reappraises the events with new knowledge and an excellent writing style, which keeps the subject matter on the move.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, some cover wear, and handwritten name) Softcover
