A dramatic blow-by-blow account of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English fleet - a tale of daring and disaster on the high seas by one of our best narrative historians.
A dramatic blow-by-blow account of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English fleet, in 1588. Drawn from contemporary eye-witness accounts and letters contained in the state papers of England and Spain. 'The author does a magnificent job...' "Good Book Guide"
This is a well-written book by an accomplished author and its true strength lies in its skilful presentation of the period context. The account of the Spanish Armada and its unfortunate progress into battle and eventual ruin is well worth reading. Hutchinson places us in the centre of intrigue and action... This is history soaked in blood and bedecked with guts
