The English Armada : the greatest naval disaster in English history /: the greatest naval disaster in English history. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Uniform Title: Contra Armada.
• Further Information: Note: Luis Gorrochategui Santos ; translated by Peter J. Gold.
• Authors: Gorrochategui Santos, Luis, 1960-
• Other Names: Gold, Peter translator.
• Contents: Part I. The Spanish Armada -- The vicious circle -- In Corunna -- In the Channel -- Carrick na Spania -- Part II. The English Armada -- Preparations in England -- Preparations in Corunna -- Landing -- The capture of Pescadería -- To the walls -- The oath -- The first attacks -- The mined turret -- María Pita -- San Antón and El Burgo -- Full sail to Lisbon -- Heading south -- Landing in Peniche -- The march begins -- At Loures -- On the outskirts of Lisbon -- Encamisada -- The awakening of Saint George -- The Trojan horses -- Counteroffensive -- Turning point -- Two banners -- Essex, Cárdenas and the windmills -- To the sea -- Battles at sea -- Port of call in Vigo -- Return to England -- Part III. The war goes on -- A glove, a lion and el dorado -- The end of Drake and Hawkins -- Cádiz and the north wind -- Crimson taffeta -- Peace -- Epilogue.
• Publisher Details: London New York : Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 942.05/5; Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700; Anglo-Spanish War, 1585-1604 -- Naval operations, English; Anglo-Spanish War, 1585-1604 -- Campaigns; Armada, 1588; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain; British & Irish history; History -- Europe -- Great Britain; History -- Military -- Naval; History -- Renaissance; Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781350016996; 1350016993; 9781350016989; 1350016985
• Related ISBNs: 9781350016972
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 01, 2018).
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