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1 online resource |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Anglo-Spanish War, 1585-1604 -- Naval operations, English.
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Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604) |
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Anglo-Spanish War, 1585-1604 -- Campaigns.
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Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603.
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Armada, 1588.
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Armada (1588) |
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Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700. |
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British & Irish history. |
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Great Britain. |
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Military campaigns. |
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Great Britain. |
| Chronological Term |
1485-1604 |
| Genre/Form |
Naval history.
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| Added Author |
Gold, Peter, translator.
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| Added Title |
Contra Armada. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2017065316
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gorrochategui Santos, Luis, 1960- English Armada. London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2018 9781350016972 (DLC) 2017040894 |
| ISBN |
9781350016996 (electronic book) |
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1350016993 (electronic book) |
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9781350016989 (electronic book) |
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1350016985 (electronic book) |
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9781350016972 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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