The Spanish Armada, 1588: Or The Attempt Of Philip II And Pope Sixtus V To Reestablish Popery In England (1840) - Paperback

""The Spanish Armada, 1588: Or The Attempt Of Philip II And Pope Sixtus V To Reestablish Popery In England"" is a historical book written by Thomas Lathbury and published in 1840. The book documents the events leading up to the Spanish Armada, a naval invasion by Spain against England in 1588, and the political and religious motivations behind it. Lathbury highlights the role of Philip II, the King of Spain, and Pope Sixtus V in attempting to reestablish Catholicism in England, which had been replaced by Protestantism under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The book provides a detailed account of the military strategies and tactics employed by both sides during the conflict, as well as the social and political impact of the Armada on England and Europe. Overall, ""The Spanish Armada, 1588"" is a comprehensive and informative historical account of a significant event in European history.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.