The Armada of Flanders: Spanish Maritime Policy and European War, 1568–1668 (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern History) - Softcover

Stradling, R. A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521525128 ISBN 13: 9780521525121

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The Flanders armada, took shape in response to the use of seapower by the Dutch rebels, and evolved into the most effective unit in Spain's defence establishment. In combination with its privateering auxiliaries, this elite striking force dominated the North Sea for some twenty years (1625-45), and campaigned also in the Mediterranean and Atlantic theatres of war. Yet its contribution to the tenacious survival of Spanish hegemony has never before been assessed. A narrative of the armada's fighting record over the century of its meaningful existence is presented with constant reference to the strategic-logistical context and analysis of policymaking in Madrid. Attention is paid to the political significance of maritime policy, and particularly the relationship between Madrid and its subordinate headquarters in Brussels; the infrastructure of the armada; the ships themselves, above all the revolutionary but elusive 'frigate'; the social hierarchy of crews and commanders; and details of administration and financing.

About this title

Book Description:

A history of the Flanders armada and its contribution to the tenacious survival of Spanish hegemony. A narrative of its fighting record in the North Sea, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic is presented, with constant reference to the strategic-logistical context and analysis of policymaking in Madrid.

From the Back Cover:

In this book, a narrative of the armada's fighting record over the century of its meaningful existence is presented with constant reference to the strategic--logistical context analysis of policymaking in Madrid. Attention is paid to the political significance of maritime policy, and particularly the relationship between Madrid and its subordinated headquarters in Brussels.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521525128
• ISBN 13: 9780521525121
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300