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100 1 _aHume, Martin A. S.
_q(Martin Andrew Sharp),
_d1847-1910
245 1 4 _aThe Year after the Armada, and Other Historical Studies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-30
505 0 _aThe year after the Armada -- Julian Romero, swashbuckler -- The coming of Philip the Prudent -- The evolution of the Spanish Armada -- A fight against finery -- A palace in the Strand -- The exorcism of Charles the Bewitched -- A sprig of the House of Austria -- The journal of Richard Bere.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Year after the Armada and Other Historical Studies" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers an in-depth examination of the events and ramifications following the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, focusing on significant military and political maneuvers involving Spain, England, and Portugal during that period. Hume draws on lesser-known manuscripts and contemporary documents to shed light on this pivotal moment in European history. At the start of the narrative, Hume provides a detailed analysis of the Spanish Armada's disastrous attempt to invade England, emphasizing the demoralization of the Spanish fleet following their defeat. He recounts the events leading to the desire for vengeance in Spain and the political maneuvering that ensued, particularly highlighting Philip II's attempts to reassert his country's honor. The author goes on to discuss the preparation for a counter-invasion and details the complicated interactions between notable figures, such as Dom Antonio, the Portuguese pretender to the throne, and English leaders like Sir Francis Drake. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a multifaceted exploration of the historical consequences of the Armada's defeat and the ensuing conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- History -- 1517-1648
653 _aArmada, 1588
653 _aEurope -- History -- 17th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52942
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