Early editions like this 1961 are collectible. Includes a wonderful newspaper clipping about the author from the era (see image 4).
A masterful account of the legendary epic 1588 naval conflict between Spain and England. The Defeat of the Spanish Armada by Garrett Mattingly (a Pulitzer-winning historian) combines meticulous research and serious scholarship with compelling narrative. First published in 1959 and reprinted by Reprint Society in 1961, this work examines the political, religious, and military forces that shaped the historic battle, providing insight into strategy, heroism, and the broader European context.
