The Spanish Armada, 1588 : The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pine, John, 1690-1756

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Spanish Armada, 1588" by John Pine is a historical account published in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the key naval engagement between England and Spain during a time when the latter sought to invade England and restore Catholic rule. It details the preparations, motivations, and significant battles leading to the defeat of the Spanish Armada, emphasizing the valor of the English commanders. The opening of the book introduces the context of the Spanish Armada, highlighting its origins under King Philip II of Spain and the motivations behind the expedition against England. Pine sets the stage by explaining the Spanish intention to conquer England, asserting dominance over trade, and avenging perceived grievances against Queen Elizabeth I. The narrative outlines the immense scale of the Spanish preparations, both in terms of naval strength and troop mobilization, painting a vivid picture of the impending conflict. This leads into a detailed account of events and battles that were to unfurl as the two fleets clashed at sea, suggesting a comprehensive exploration of this pivotal moment in British history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Illustrated by the author.

Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-04-06