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The Armada Paperback - 1974

by Garrett Mattingly; Mattingly


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This award-­winning story of the defeat of the Spanish Armada has been hailed as a historical masterpiece. The book covers Queen Elizabeth's reign over a turbulent nation, while the Duke of Parma plans the invasion of England from the Netherlands. The crucial period from February 1587 to December 1588 is presented in a series of detailed, dramatic scenes. The second part of the book is devoted to the naval battle from the first sight of the Armada off the Scilly Isles to the return of its broken remnants to the ports of Spain.

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This award--winning story of the defeat of the Spanish Armada has been hailed as a historical masterpiece. The book covers Queen Elizabeth's reign over a turbulent nation, while the Duke of Parma plans the invasion of England from the Netherlands. The crucial period from February 1587 to December 1588 is presented in a series of detailed, dramatic scenes. The second part of the book is devoted to the naval battle from the first sight of the Armada off the Scilly Isles to the return of its broken remnants to the ports of Spain.

First line

MR. BEALE had not brought the warrant until Sunday evening but by Wednesday morning, before dawn outlined its high windows, the great hall at Fotheringhay was ready.

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  • Title The Armada
  • Author Garrett Mattingly; Mattingly
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Fifth Printing
  • Pages 443
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mariner Books, Boston
  • Date December 13, 1974
  • ISBN 9780395083666 / 0395083664
  • Weight 1.07 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.18 x 5.46 x 1.13 in (20.78 x 13.87 x 2.87 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Great Britain - History - Elizabeth,, Spain - History - Philip II, 1556-1598
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 87026210
  • Dewey Decimal Code 942.055
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