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The Last Spanish Armada: Britain and the War of the Quadruple Alliance, 1718-1720
Taschenbuch von Jonathan D. Oates
Sprache: Englisch

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Overshadowed by the better known Spanish Armada of 1588, three centuries ago, the final Spanish Armada set sail against England and Scotland. This little known invasion is often treated as part of the little known Jacobite campaign of 1719. However, this invasion and the subsequent campaign in Scotland were part of the virtually unknown War of the Quadruple Alliance. This conflict has never been hitherto covered in a book in the English [...] book is a study of war and diplomacy involving several of the European powers, with fighting on the high seas, in Scotland, Spain, Sardinia, and Sicily. It is a tale of a once great power taking advantage of apparently favourable international circumstances to regain parts of its lost empire. Success seemed possible, but the fortunes of war are fluctuating and luck only goes so far. Eventually the realities of military power reasserted themselves with bloody [...] book presents an account of this little known war. The emphasis is on Britain¿s naval, diplomatic and military efforts, whilst not neglecting those of its allies and enemies, both abroad and at home. It draws on a variety of little or unused primary sources held at the National Archives and elsewhere and boasts a cast of interesting and unusual characters.
Overshadowed by the better known Spanish Armada of 1588, three centuries ago, the final Spanish Armada set sail against England and Scotland. This little known invasion is often treated as part of the little known Jacobite campaign of 1719. However, this invasion and the subsequent campaign in Scotland were part of the virtually unknown War of the Quadruple Alliance. This conflict has never been hitherto covered in a book in the English [...] book is a study of war and diplomacy involving several of the European powers, with fighting on the high seas, in Scotland, Spain, Sardinia, and Sicily. It is a tale of a once great power taking advantage of apparently favourable international circumstances to regain parts of its lost empire. Success seemed possible, but the fortunes of war are fluctuating and luck only goes so far. Eventually the realities of military power reasserted themselves with bloody [...] book presents an account of this little known war. The emphasis is on Britain¿s naval, diplomatic and military efforts, whilst not neglecting those of its allies and enemies, both abroad and at home. It draws on a variety of little or unused primary sources held at the National Archives and elsewhere and boasts a cast of interesting and unusual characters.
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Century of the Soldier
ISBN-13: 9781912866618
ISBN-10: 1912866617
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Oates, Jonathan D.
Hersteller: Helion & Company
Century of the Soldier
Maße: 246 x 180 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Jonathan D. Oates
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2019
Gewicht: 0,454 kg
Artikel-ID: 123935452
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Century of the Soldier
ISBN-13: 9781912866618
ISBN-10: 1912866617
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Oates, Jonathan D.
Hersteller: Helion & Company
Century of the Soldier
Maße: 246 x 180 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Jonathan D. Oates
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2019
Gewicht: 0,454 kg
Artikel-ID: 123935452
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