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The definitive history of the Spanish Armada, lavishly illustrated and fully revised
 
Selected by Foreign Affairs as one of the Best Books of 2023
 
“Will surely become the definitive account.”—Stephen Brumwell, Wall Street Journal
 
In July 1588 the Spanish Armada sailed from Corunna to conquer England. Three weeks later an English fireship attack in the Channel—and then a fierce naval battle—foiled the planned invasion. Many myths still surround these events. The genius of Sir Francis Drake is exalted, while Spain’s efforts are belittled. But what really happened during that fateful encounter?
 
Drawing on archives from around the world, Colin Martin and Geoffrey Parker also deploy vital new evidence from Armada shipwrecks off the coasts of Ireland and Scotland. Their gripping, beautifully illustrated account provides a fresh understanding of how the rival fleets came into being; how they looked, sounded, and smelled; and what happened when they finally clashed.
 
Looking beyond the events of 1588 to the complex politics which made war between England and Spain inevitable, and at the political and dynastic aftermath, Armada deconstructs the many legends to reveal why, ultimately, the bold Spanish mission failed.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press; First Edition (February 7, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 768 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300259867
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300259865
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 2.13 x 9.53 inches
Reviewer: Michael Herndon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent read.
Review: Very in depth book on the Spanish Armada, covers all the angles: ships, armies, armaments, the political situation in Europe, the religious component between Catholics & Protestants, biographical histories of the major players, etc. A very good read. My only problem with the book & it's not really a big deal is that at 768 pages the book is big & heavy & sometimes a little unwieldy especially if you like to read in bed, a paperback version would have been better.

Reviewer: RobRoy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: reveals the Spanish king's state of mind
Review: Highly recommended, detailed account of the Armada and archaeological finds. 1) Exceptional insight into King Philip II, micromanager, unwilling to meet face to face with his own generals and admirals, unable to delegate, workaholic who read volumes of reports and imagined himself smarter than subordinates due to his extensive reading of countless reports (often outdated by the time he received them & responded). 2) Amazing illumination on the twisted religion of Philip and the pope, both believed God desired them to kill and pillage heretics, force religious conversion by threat of death & confiscation, never recognizing they were the true heretics. When military leaders disclosed weaknesses in his plan, Philip retorted that God will help us overcome that problem. 3) Excellent explanation of military superiority of English ships, artillery, and tactics 4) Profound details of the running battles and catastrophic withdrawal in the Atlantic.I could hardly put the book down for the first 3/4 of 545, but the aftermath segment dragged a bit. My only disappointment is not learning the reactions of Philip & the pope to the debacle.

Reviewer: Andrew Sacks
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A masterpiece
Review: That was an amazing read. The truth of the Armada finally! The detail. The unbelievable quotes from important people. Philip II so much detail of him and the Armada. Readers pay attention to the beauty of the first chapter because the rest of the book supports the results. The obsession of historians and denials of Spain 500 years later was incredible. I am a hardcore historian and always respect a well-written book by an author who dedicated his or her life to write the book of his career. This is a book every historian who jumps into any era of history must read. It ends with Charles which is a 100 years of English never ending chaos. England may have been better to be taken over by Spain than kill a king and deal with Cromwell.

Reviewer: Joseph M. Plummer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thorough and fascinating
Review: This engrossing history of the naval crusade of Phillip II of Spain against Elizabeth and the Tudor Protestants of England reviews the geopolitics of 16th century North Atlantic Europe in comprehensive detail, explaining the precursors, the conduct of Spain’s impossible strategy, and the centuries of archeological and documentary reconstruction of the historic sea battle and its consequences.

Reviewer: Carolyn K.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Meticulous research, rich in detailed history,
Review: An excellent book that tells the story of the armada, starting with a description of the European politics that led Spain to launch the effort, the attack and aftermath, the reasons thing happened as they did, the impact on all involved and , briefly, the current efforts to locate and explore the wrecks. The authors have a strong ability to present a tremendous amount of information all relevant, all well organised. (The book itself was extremely well designed and produced, printed on heavy coated paper to enhance the many color illustrations throughout.)

Reviewer: george s mihalik
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Armada in Detail
Review: Very readable account of Armada campaign. Writers should avoid use of antique maps which are illegible The listing of maps should be separate from that of illustrations for ease of reference. Maps and illustrations should be listed by page number for reason listed above. Due to the reader's probable unfamiliarity with large cast of Spanish actors, a glossary of their names and role in the Armada would be very useful.

Reviewer: Wenn Schon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A hefty book with a trove of new, expertly researched, material. Well written.
Review: A hefty book with a trove of new, expertly researched, material. Well written. Not light reading but great for the serious amateur or more advanced historian. Not dry, you get a feel for what it was like to be there. Wish it were on Kindle. The book is hefty and too much to carry very far.

Reviewer: Justin M. Nicholson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comprehensive, authoritative, definitive.
Review: Everything (and more) that anyone could want to learn about King Philip II's attempted invasion of England is in this book. It weighs about as much as a brick, but it reads like a novel.

Reviewer: G. Collins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is the book, on the Spanish armada, if you want to know just about every aspect of the campaign. This book is right up-to-date with the latest information on the Armada and the celebrations of it over the years.

Reviewer: TD
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Thorough analysis within a gripping narrative along with very useful photos, maps and charts that all combine to vividly tell the story of the Armada. This is very far from “dry and dusty” history, it’s been brilliantly put together by the authors and publisher. My thanks to them for their hard work.

Reviewer: Miguel de Avendaño
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A wonderful updated version of the best book on the defeat and subsequent disaster of the Spanish Armada.

Reviewer: Aussie Reader
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: "Armada: The Spanish Enterprise and England’s Deliverance in 1588" by Colin Martin and Geoffrey Parker is now my 'go-to' book on the Spanish Armada, the definitive text on the subject for a non-specialist. At 718 pages, of which 545 pages is narrative text, the rest being Glossary, Chronology, Abbreviations, Notes and Bibliography (Appendixes are on-line) this is a massive book.However, as large as it is, it’s a joy to hold and to read. The book is beautifully presented by Yale University Press, nicely and securely bound, good quality paper and around 155 illustrations, pictures and diagrams, the majority in colour. Also provided is six informative charts covering various subjects mentioned in the narrative by the authors.The book is divided into four parts made up of twenty-one chapters and an Epilogue. The four sections are; "The Fleets Assemble", "God's Obvious Design", "It came, it saw, it departed" and "The Aftermath". The authors provide a coherent and non-biased account of the events and people involved in this great enterprise which was both easy to read and very informative.The book covers in detail the Armada's movements along with the Spanish army of Flanders, the English countermoves, the manoeuvres and fighting in the English Channel, the subsequent destruction of many of the Armada's ships during the long voyage back home past the rugged shores of Scotland and Ireland and the fate of the Spanish sailors and soldiers.The final few chapters cover the fall-out from the failure of the Armada, the search for scapegoats and the events of the Counter-Armada. The authors then delve into the Spanish Armada in myth and legend - both in England and Spain, followed by the various wrecks that have been located and identified as ships from the Armada and what has happened to these wrecks since.Before reading this book, my two favourite titles cover the Armada had been "Defeat Of The Spanish Armada" by Garrett Mattingly and "The Confident Hope of a Miracle: The True History of the Spanish Armada" by Neil Hanson. I can be reasonably confident in saying that this new book by Colin Martin and Geoffrey Parker has edged past those two as 'the' book on the subject.I have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone who enjoys reading great history, it is how a history book should be written and presented.

Reviewer: Dwight Hoyes
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I haven't read a lot of books on the Armada but this is undoubtedly the best. Covers the details of the "raid" from both British and Spanish views with excellent sketches of the main players. Very highly recommended. BIG book of 545 pages plus index, notes abbreviations etc.