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A first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition housed in an equally handsome dust-jacket.

In 1988, the 400th anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada was commemorated with the publication of Armada: a Celebration of the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada, by Peter Padfield. This book is a comprehensive history of the Spanish Armada, from its conception to its demise. Padfield provides a wealth of information on the participants, the ships, and the battle itself. He also includes a section on the aftermath of the Armada, including the reactions of the Spanish and English governments and the public. Armada is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Spanish Armada or in Spanish naval history in general.; 4to; 208 pages.