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The Spanish Armada, 1588 The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets.

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The Spanish Armada, 1588 The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets.

by John Pine

EN·~2 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

THE SPANISH ARMADA, 1588.

13:31

AN ACCOUNT OF THE SPANISH INVASION

1:57:57

ERRATA.

0:15

APPENDIX.

16:08

FOOTNOTES.

9:35

Description

Step into the drama of 1588 through a series of striking engravings that bring the great tapestry hangings of the House of Lords to life. Each plate captures a key moment of the clash between English and Spanish fleets, rendering the sea‑filled combat in crisp detail that feels both historical and vivid. The artwork, reproduced from original designs, offers listeners a visual tour of the battlefield as it was celebrated in the royal chambers.

Beyond the images, the volume supplies a concise biography of the English commanders, ten coastal charts, and a day‑by‑day narrative drawn from contemporary manuscripts. These supplementary pages add context, showing how strategy, geography, and personal ambition shaped the encounter. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of the courage and rivalry that defined the famous naval showdown, all presented in a clear, engaging format.

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The Spanish Armada, 1588 The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets. The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets.

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (151K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-04-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Pine

John Pine

1690–1756

An English engraver, print seller, publisher, and cartographer, he helped shape the look of British art and books during the Enlightenment. He is especially remembered for richly detailed engraved projects that brought history, science, and ceremony to life on the page.

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