Drake And The Tudor Navy V2: With A History Of The Rise Of England As A Maritime Power (1899) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161725643)

""Drake and the Tudor Navy V2"" is a historical book written by Julian S. Corbett and originally published in 1899. It provides a detailed account of the Tudor navy during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, with a particular focus on the exploits of Sir Francis Drake. The book also explores the broader context of England's rise as a maritime power during this period, including the development of shipbuilding, naval strategy, and the role of privateers. The second volume of the book covers the period from 1585 to 1588, including the famous defeat of the Spanish Armada. Corbett draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official naval records and contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this pivotal period in English history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in naval history, Tudor England, or the life and times of Sir Francis Drake.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Julian S. Corbett
ISBN-10: 1161725644
ISBN-13: 9781161725643
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.14lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.06d