Robert Hutchinson
The Spanish Armada
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780220888
- author:
- Robert Hutchinson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
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 declared war in 1585, and the English prepared for battle. The outcome would be one of the most pivotal moments in British history. The Armada's defeat was not solely due to superior English forces, but rather a combination of bad luck and inclement weather. Contrary to popular theory, Elizabeth I's ships were largely unarmed by the time the Armada reached the south coast of England. The Spanish fleet suffered heavy losses, with only 60 of its 125 ships returning home. Hutchinson's account draws on contemporary accounts and archival records to recreate the dramatic events of 1588, providing a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in history.
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