The Fall of the Spanish Armada: Philip II's Failed Invasion of England 1587-1589

The author places the story of the downfall of the Armada against the background of the political game that the European monarchs played with each other in the sixteenth century. By paying attention in turn to the developments in the various European centres of power - London, Paris, Brussels and Madrid - he unravels the complicated international backgrounds and sheds a revealing light on the actions and motives of the main players.