98 results for 'saldanamora armada'

The English Armada: A Neglected Chapter in Maritime History For over four centuries, the defeat of the Spanish Armada has overshadowed another pivotal naval disaster in English history - the English...

The Spanish Armada by Robert Hutchinson In 1558, England's accession to Protestantism set it at odds with Catholic Spain, leading to a decades-long struggle for dominance. King Philip II of Spain...

Zack Lightman's ordinary high school day takes an extraordinary turn when he spots a flying saucer outside his classroom window. The UFO is unmistakably from his favourite online flight simulator,...

The Armada Portrait by Christine Riding and Robert Blyth is an in-depth exploration of one of Britain's most iconic paintings. This illustrated guide delves into the history of the "Armada Portrait",...

The Armada Invencible: A Never-Told StoryDiscover the forgotten history of the Spanish Armada's captives in 1588. Pedro Luis Chinchilla sheds new light on this pivotal event, revealing the...

The beacons are lit - the Armada is sighted off the English coast. In this gripping final instalment of the Navy Royal trilogy, 1588: England holds its breath as the greatest naval force of its age...

The Contra Armada: A Turning Point in Spanish History In 1589, England launched a formidable naval force against Spain, known as the Contra Armada. This lesser-known episode in European history saw...

The Spanish Armada sailed from Corunna in July 1588 with the aim of conquering England. However, an English fireship attack and a fierce naval battle three weeks later thwarted their plans. This...

The Spy who Sank the Armada is a gripping historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal during the Eighty Year's War. Penniless and exiled, Anthony finds himself...

A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of the Ben Hope series. Former SAS major Ben Hope's life is turned upside down when his ex-girlfriend Dr Brooke Marcel is kidnapped. Racing against the...

A powerful story of loss, malice and deception unfolds in this gripping mystery. Archaeologist Neil Watson's discovery of an American veteran's body in a ruined chapel sets off a chain of events as...

This book explores how intelligence can be used as a form of power in international politics. It argues that by building and leveraging competitive learning, individuals and states can gain an...

Armadale is a gripping melodrama that explores the complex web of relationships and deceit in the lives of its characters. When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a shocking confession on his...

Armadale by W. Wilkie Collins is a traditional melodrama that explores the devastating consequences of Lydia Gwilt's actions. This novel also examines the modern theme of women's roles in society,...

Hardcover, 224 pages. In the midst of the Spanish Armada's approach to England in 1588, Sir Francis Walsingham sends Kit Marlowe to the Isle of Wight to uncover the truth behind a series of violent...

China Miéville's latest epic novel introduces a new cast of intriguing characters and dazzling creations to his sprawling world. Set in the same universe as Perdido Street Station, this fantasy novel...

The county of Devon has a rich military history that spans centuries. Evidence of this heritage can be seen throughout the county, with many buildings and structures still standing today. From the...

The Wizards' War by Angela Holder For the first time in its history, Tevenar is at war. The Matriarch of Ramunna has sent her Armada to conquer and destroy, leaving the wizards scrambling to defend...

A 7x7 grid puzzle featuring an armada of battleships, with varying sizes and orientations, awaits solution. The puzzle includes hints in the form of given ship or water segments, helping to guide the...

The Lost and the Damned is the second book in The Horus Heresy: The Siege of Terra series. On the thirteenth day of Secundus, the bombardment of Terra began, marking the start of a devastating...

Founded Upon the Seas: A Narrative of Some English Maritime and Overseas Enterprises During the Period 1550 to 1616This historical account explores the military, exploratory, and naval achievements...

Francisco De Cúellar's harrowing account of survival is a testament to human resilience in the face of unimaginable horror.In 1588, De Cúellar, captain of the San Pedro, was shipwrecked off the Sligo...

A concise guide to key events, people and places in English history, from prehistoric England to modern times. This beautifully produced book explores how England has come to be what it is today...

Gripping space opera Forsaken Skies is an explosive first novel from D. Nolan Clark. After centuries of devastating interplanetary civil war, humanity has found relative peace - but that's shattered...

The world of 1968 is vastly different from that of 1588. In this alternate history, the Spanish Armada's victory has shaped the course of history, and the Church of Rome holds sway over England. As...

Admiral Jean-Luc Picard's past is revealed in this electrifying novel, which explores the events leading into the new Star Trek TV series. Fifteen years ago, he led the greatest rescue armada in...

William Shakespeare's life remains shrouded in mystery, despite being one of the world's greatest writers. In this historical detective story, Michael Wood takes a fresh approach to understanding the...

Battleships Puzzles: 250 Challenging Logic Puzzles in an 8x8 GridTest your strategic thinking with this logic puzzle game, featuring an armada of battleships hidden within an 8x8 grid. The goal is to...

Tudors explores how the Tudor period continues to influence our society today. By studying written sources, images, maps, timelines and key figures, pupils can discover the lives of their ancestors...

Captain Taylor Ray's mission to take down the source of the Hedalt's supremacy is his only chance of victory against the vastly superior Armada. With his aging ship and inside help, he must put his...

The sixteenth century remains a period of great resonance and mystery in British history. The leading figures of the time have become almost mythical, and the terrors and grandeurs of Tudor Britain...

The USS Walker and its crew are at the forefront of an epic struggle in this gripping novel. Matt Reddy and his sailors have fought tirelessly to protect their allies from across time, but their...

The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain 660-1649 by N. A. M. Rodger This comprehensive history explores the pivotal role of Britain's navy in shaping the nation's destiny. From the early...

The battle for Empire rages across Egypt. In "Lords of the Nile", Jonathan Spencer weaves an epic tale of invasion and espionage as Napoleon's armada sets its sights on ancient Suez Canal and the Red...

The D-Day landings of 6 June 1944 were the largest amphibious military operation ever mounted. A massive armada was assembled to transport the Allied invasion force across the Channel and open the...

The fate of the Cinder Spires hangs in the balance as war looms on the horizon. For centuries, these towering structures have safeguarded humanity, their aristocratic houses ruling from within their...

The Wealden Iron Industry by Jeremy Hodgkinson explores the history and archaeology of an area whose iron industry was of international importance. For two periods of British history, the Weald of...

The Flash Vol. 19: One-Minute War collects an intense 60-second battle between Earth and an armada of speedster aliens. This action-packed storyline, spanning issues #790-796 and the special one-shot...

A comprehensive account of Britain's naval history from 660 to 1649 has been produced by renowned historian N. A. M. Rodger. This superb work combines scholarship with narrative, demonstrating the...

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. In 1586 England, Alyce Bradley's future is determined by her father's decision to marry her off. Thomas Granville, an ambitious privateer, seeks a...

The King's Privateer by Dewey Lambdin In 1783, a secret agent is born. Officer Alan Lewrie is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of merchantmen in the East Indies. His...

The Siege of Malta, 1565 by Francesco Balbi is an eyewitness account of one of history's greatest battles. In the summer of 1565, a small band of men under the Knights of St John faced off against a...

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Volume II: The New World by Sir Winston S. Churchill and Winston Churchill is a comprehensive history spanning centuries of British influence abroad and...

The Battle for the Bridges, 1944 On 17 September 1944, a massive air armada descended upon southern Holland, carrying the British 1st Airborne and the American 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions. This...

Operation Varsity was the largest single day airborne drop in history. In March 1945, over 10,000 Allied aircraft converged on German airfields and transportation systems, marking a significant...

In 1593, England's kingdom seems secure five years after the Armada, but a plot is always brewing. Robert Cecil, the Queen's spymaster, needs Nicholas Shelby, a reluctant spy and physician, to embark...

Renaissance Diplomacy by Garrett Mattingly This 1955 work explores the development of modern diplomacy in Renaissance Europe. After around 1400, diplomatic traditions underwent a significant shift,...

The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Craig Nelson is a gripping and detailed account of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. On 7 December 1941, an armada of Japanese warplanes...

The Deep Enders A Novel (for Young Adults) In the midst of World War II, a young man named Murph Turner finds himself in the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia, seeking refuge after his home...

The Battle of Salamis: A Naval Encounter that Saved Greece and Western Civilization By Barry Strauss In 480 B.C., Greek warships faced an invading Persian armada in the narrow Salamis Straits,...

The Terran Privateer Book One in the Duchy of TerraWhen an alien armada destroys the United Earth Space Force and takes control of the human homeworld, Captain Annette Bond must take her experimental...

The Blood Rock by James H. Jackson and James Jackson is set against the backdrop of a period of unparalleled brutality in history. When Ottoman Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent dispatches an armada...

A comprehensive history of Britain's maritime power and its impact on global dominance, Admirals explores the lives and battles of eleven remarkable admirals who shaped the country's most successful...

The Normandy Landings are brought to life in this gripping graphic novel. On June 6, 1944, a vast armada approached the coast of Normandy, and the first shots were about to be fired in "the Great...

The Montevideo Brief: A Thomas Grey Novel by J. H. Gelernter In the midst of Beethoven's Third Symphony debut in Vienna, 1804, a Spanish diplomat reveals a crucial secret to Captain Thomas Grey,...

The Queen's Rebel by Laura Dowers In 1588, Elizabeth Tudor is left reeling from the defeat of the Spanish Armada and the death of her partner, Leicester. As she navigates the treacherous waters of...

A Sea of Gold by Julian Stockwin Tension builds as Captain Sir Thomas Kydd finds himself at the centre of a maelstrom. After his heroic actions during the retreat to Corunna, Kydd is hailed by London...

Hitler's Last Christmas: The Day the Entire Mighty 8th Air Force Entered the Battle of the Bulge On Christmas Eve in 1944, the Allies launched the largest air armada in history, in a desperate bid to...

Three novels from the Macross Saga are collected in this single volume. Genesis, Battle Cry and Homecoming follow the story of humanity's struggle against powerful enemies in a futuristic world. The...

The Portuguese Affair by Ann Swinfen is a gripping historical mystery that explores the complexities of power and loyalty in 16th-century England. The year after the Spanish Armada's defeat, an...

William Ashby: A Gentleman Spy's Story of Elizabethan Intrigue. This biography offers fresh insights into the Anglo-Scottish geo-political relationship during the 1580s and 1590s, a period marked by...

Before iron helmets and steel swords, when dragons roamed the world, was an age of bronze and stone. A time when gods walked the earth, and people lived in terror. A plague of cannibals has been...

Elizabeth I's life has been largely defined by her reign as a powerful and iconic monarch. However, this period in history has often overshadowed the years leading up to her ascension, when she was...

What Might Have Been by Andrew Roberts explores how the course of history might have been altered if key events had unfolded differently. A dozen leading historians and biographers share their...

Discover the untold stories of heroes from Scotland's east coast. This collection of seven true tales takes you on a journey through history, from the epic survival of a Spanish shipwrecked during...

Discover the remarkable story of Elizabeth I, one of Britain's most iconic monarchs. This engaging biography explores her 45-year reign, from her early years to her later life as queen.From her...

The town of Dartmouth, situated on Devon's south coast, has a rich maritime history. As an important port during the Middle Ages and home to the English navy, its ships played a significant role in...

D-Day was a pivotal moment in World War II, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. On June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the...

The year 1588 marked a turning point in our national story. Victory over the Spanish Armada transformed us into a seafaring nation and sparked a myth that would shape our destiny. This book tells the...

The Forgotten War: A Comprehensive Account of the British Empire and Commonwealth's Struggle Against Imperial Japan, 1941-1945 The monumental struggle fought against Imperial Japan in the...

The war for control has begun. A mysterious fleet of warships, controlled entirely by artificial intelligence, has fallen upon two star systems, sending shockwaves throughout Alliance space. Geary, a...

In the aftermath of the battle for freedom, Emaneska lies in ruins. The Blazing Throne is empty, and the Arka Empire is within reach. Amidst this chaos, two individuals find themselves stranded in...

The dramatic history of explosives spans centuries and continents. From its invention to the development of modern nuclear bombs, this story is one of remarkable international and human endeavor...

On 24 March 1945, an armada of over 2,000 Allied aircraft carried 17,000 troops deep into Nazi Germany. This was the largest airborne operation of World War II, and it marked a pivotal moment in the...

The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets! Hear the story of the Tudors from an unlikely source: Arthur Inkbott, Queen Elizabeth I's favourite scribe. With his trusty ferret Smudge by his side,...

Richard Bolitho prepares to re-enter the Mediterranean, where rumours of a massive French armada and the latest type of artillery have him on high alert. His orders are to seek out the enemy and...

Whispering Death is a gripping account of an American aviator's journey from the streets of America to the skies of Vietnam, where he became embroiled in a clandestine war run by the CIA. The book...

Looe Island, off the Cornish coast, is a place of enchantment and intrigue. Its history is full of mystery and surprise, from its early monastic inhabitants to the sinister 18th century smugglers who...

The Marvel's Secret Invasion Prose Novel by Paul Cornell is an exciting re-imagining of the bestselling comic book event. A shapeshifting alien race, known as the Skrulls, has infiltrated every...

A Pride of Lions by Mark Iles is a gripping science fiction novel that follows Selena Dillon as she finds herself sentenced to twenty-five years servitude in the Penal Regiments after being caught in...

The Routledge Atlas of British History provides a comprehensive overview of the country's complex and fascinating history. Spanning from the Saxon kingdoms to modern times, this atlas explores...

The Greek Victories and the Persian Ebb 480-479 BC: The Battles of Salamis, Plataea, Mycale and After This book provides a detailed analysis of the final stages of the Persian invasion of Greece,...

The Secret World: A History of Intelligence by Christopher M. Andrew For centuries, intelligence operations have played a crucial role in shaping the course of human history. Yet, much of this...

Fleet of Knives is the second book in Gareth L. Powell's critically acclaimed Embers of War space opera series. The story follows the former warship Trouble Dog and her crew as they respond to a...

The Italian Battle Fleet 1940-43 'La Squadra', the Pride of the Regia Marina A comprehensive account of Italy's wartime battle fleet, from its ships and technology to command structure and logistics...

Behind The Flying Saucers: The Truth About The Aztec UFO Crash by Sean Casteel. This expanded edition brings new credibility to one of the most significant unexplained cases in history, alongside the...

Galatea and Midas is a collection of two plays by John Lyly, written in the late 16th century. The plays tell the story of two young women, Galatea and Phillida, who are disguised as men to avoid a...

Children of the Flying City is a fantasy adventure that explores the power of true friendship and the secrets that lie within a mysterious world. Orphaned at five, Milo Quick has grown up surviving...

The Black Fleet Saga continues... A human planet has been invaded by the enigmatic Darshik. Their troops have begun subduing major cities as their blockade repels all attempts by the United Terran...

The LCP(L), LCP(R), LCV, LCVP, and LCM: Pioneering Designs for Allied Victory in World War II. In 1942, Andrew Jackson Higgins' innovative landing craft designs revolutionized the Allied war effort...

The U.S. Navy's fast carrier force played a pivotal role in World War II, culminating in the achievement of American naval supremacy during its Central Pacific campaign in 1944. Task Force 58,...

Napoleon's Run: An Epic Naval Adventure of Espionage and Action A gripping novel that brings to life the epic adventure of Marine Lt William John Hazzard, a man driven by revenge and duty. When a...

Philip II: A New Life. This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of Europe's most powerful monarchs. Philip II (1527-1598) was the king who married Mary Tudor and launched the Spanish Armada...

The Battle of Arnhem: A Devastating Airborne Operation of World War II On September 17, 1944, General Kurt Student watched in horror as an air armada descended upon southern Holland. The American and...

Vietnam's Final Air Campaign: Operation Linebacker I & II In May 1972, North Vietnamese forces launched a surprise attack across the demilitarized zone into South Vietnam, catching the government off...

The US Navy's Fast Carrier Strike Force that Won the War in the Pacific by Rod Macdonald is a comprehensive history of Task Force 58, the powerful armada that revolutionised naval warfare during...

Kinsale, Ireland, Christmas Eve 1601, was a day that would decide the fate of a nation. Three commanders, each with their own motivations and demons, faced off in a battle that would leave only one...

The Air War Through German Eyes: How the Luftwaffe Lost the Skies Over the Reich The aerial campaign waged by the Allies against Nazi Germany was a pivotal moment in the Second World War. From 1940,...