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THE MAKING OF THE ELIZABETHAN NAVY, 1540-1590: FROM THE SOLENT TO THE ARMADA

by David Loades

Published by The Boydell Press. 1st. 2009

Fine condition. A thorough account of the development of the English navy, showing how the formidable force which beat the Spanish Armada was created. Pictorial glazed boards. ix and 244 pages including index.

ISBN: 9781843834922
Stock no. 1817894

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Contents

  • Preface and Acknowledgements
  • Map showing the navy's presence in the Channel
  • Map showing the English presence in Southern Scotland
  • INTRODUCTION The King's Ships
  • CHAPTER ONE Operations, 1544-1547
  • CHAPTER TWO The Council for Marine Causes
  • CHAPTER THREE The Navy of Edward VI
  • CHAPTER FOUR The Navy of Mary, and of Philip and Mary
  • CHAPTER FIVE The First Decade of Elizabeth
  • CHAPTER SIX The Navy and the Maritime Community
  • CHAPTER SEVEN Money
  • CHAPTER EIGHT Towards War
  • CHAPTER NINE War
  • CHAPTER TEN Epilogue
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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