The Spanish Armada: A Ladybird Expert Book: 30 (The Ladybird Expert Series, 30)

The Spanish Armada: A Ladybird Expert Book: 30 (The Ladybird Expert Series, 30)

by Sam Willis (Author)

Synopsis

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. ____________ Why did the Spanish launch their Armada on England? How did Francis Drake counter the Spanish threat? And why were so many ships lost at sea? In 1585 Spain was the most POWERFUL Empire in the known world. As tensions between PROTESTANT England and CATHOLIC Spain rose . . . SPAIN decided to INVADE ENGLAND. And launched the SPANISH ARMADA This raises the question: how did England manage to overthrow the Spanish invasion? Was it luck or judgement? Discover the answers and more inside Sam Willis's Ladybird Expert - The Spanish Armada, the thrilling and accessible account that explains what happened, who the key figures were and the tactics, triumphs and failures on both sides . . .

$9.95

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Format: hardcover
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Published:

ISBN 10: 0718188578
ISBN 13: 9780718188573
Book Overview: An accessible, authoritative and entertaining introduction to the Spanish Armada for adult readers.

Media Reviews
The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *
Author Bio
Sam Willis is a historian, archaeologist and broadcaster and one of the world's leading authorities on maritime and naval history. His work takes him on adventures all over the world.