Gervase Markham Grenvilles Farewell (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a meticulously detailed account of the infamous naval battle that occurred near the Azores in 1591 between the English Revenge and over fifty Spanish galleons of the Armada. While outnumbered and outgunned from the outset, the English ship famously held its ground against the Spanish for fifteen hours, marking a turning point in the Anglo-Spanish War. The author draws from a range of sources, including firsthand accounts from sailors on both sides, to create a thrilling and historically rich narrative that captures the bravery and sacrifice of those involved. Highlighting themes of courage, resilience, and national pride, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the battle, providing a nuanced understanding of its significance in shaping the course of naval warfare and Anglo-Spanish relations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.