Description
The Defeat of the Spanish Armada – Garrett Mattingly (1st Edition, 1959) Hardcover – Jonathan Cape
A landmark work of historical writing, The Defeat of the Spanish Armada by Garrett Mattingly is widely regarded as one of the finest accounts of 16th-century naval warfare.
Book Details:
- Title: The Defeat of the Spanish Armada
- Author: Garrett Mattingly
- Edition: First Edition
- Year: 1959
- Publisher: Jonathan Cape
- Format: Hardcover
- Genre: History / Naval history
Description:
This Pulitzer Prize-winning work vividly recounts the dramatic events of the Spanish Armada, when England faced invasion by the powerful fleet of King Philip II of Spain. Mattingly combines meticulous research with a gripping narrative style, bringing to life the political intrigue, strategy, and personalities behind this pivotal moment in European history.
Praised for both its scholarship and readability, this book remains a cornerstone for collectors and enthusiasts of maritime and military history.
Condition:
- Good vintage condition
- Pages lightly toned with age
- Binding sound and intact
Perfect For:
- Collectors of first edition historical works
- Naval and military history enthusiasts
- Students of European history
- Vintage book collectors
A highly collectible first edition of an award-winning historical classic.
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