This book grabbed me in the first sentences and held me til the end. Garrett mattingly may 6, 1900 december 18, 1962 was a professor of european history at columbia university who specialized in early modern diplomatic history. Mattingly elected to relate the history as if it were a narrative, and. I have spent hours reading this stuff and have got very little out of it. The defeat of the spanish armada garrett mattingly history. The armada is a popular history by garrett mattinglya historian who taught at columbia universityabout the attempt of the spanish armada to invade. Click download or read now button to sign up and downloadread mattingly the armada pdf books. Unfortunately, mattingley died prematurely, in oxford, in 1962. For me one of the greatest works of history ever written. Buy the defeat of the spanish armada 3rev ed by garrett mattingly isbn. The defeat of the spanish armada garrett mattingly preface the idea of writing a book about the defeat of the spanish armada first came to me, as it must have come to others, in june 1940, when the eyes of the world were again turned to the shores of england and their surrounding seas.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The pope spent a lot of money to finance the armada and when it failed he abandoned the. The book is a straightforward but brilliant account of the defeat of the armada. Book details, the invincible armada and elizabethan england. Rodger, in the bibliography to the first volume of his magisterial naval history of britain, safeguard of the seas, says that this book is still valuable on the political and diplomatic background to king phillips. Garrett mattingly tells this true story in his fascinating 1959 book the armada. The armada is the definitive story of the english fleets infamous defeat of the spanish armada in 1588. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The defeat of the spanish armada is a popular account of the political and military drama that unfolded in western europe in 1587 and 1588. While ostensibly about the battle between england and the spanish armada, it is really about. The armada by garrett mattingly, a hardcover fourth printing with an orange cloth binding. Thank you to whoever first recommended this book to me. With over 7 million ratings, you can buy from us with confidence.
The idea of a book on the armada first occurred to mattingly in 1940 when the eyes of the world were again. Armada pa 05 9780618565917 by mattingly, garrett and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The book covers queen elizabeths reign over a turbulent nation, while the duke of parma. The defeat of the spanish armada by mattingly, garrett ebook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Home mattingly, garrett the defeat of the spanish armada. The armada the american heritage library 0395083664 by. Garrett mattinglys thrilling narrative sets out the background of the sixteenthcentury european intrigue and religious unrest that gave rise to one of the worlds most famous maritime crusades and the naval battles that decided its fate. And discover the incredible narrative power of garrett mattingly s dramatic, pulitzer prizewinning history, the armada.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the armada. Chronicling one of the most spectacular events of the sixteenth century, the armada is the definitive story of the english fleet s infamous defeat of the spanish armada in 1588. Jul 06, 2000 buy the defeat of the spanish armada 3rev ed by garrett mattingly isbn. This book was in my house growing up, and i read it over and over its wonderfully written. The classic account of one of the worlds most famous maritime crusades.
Mattingley had served in both world wars and taught in england, and it reflects the english point of view note i say english, not british, since the. The invincible armada and elizabethan england by garrett. Chronicling one of the most spectacular events of the sixteenth century, the armada is the definitive story of the english fleets infamous defeat of the spanish armada in 1588. The ratings and comments for the armada by garrett mattingly are actually for a poorly rated book by an author named. I found this book virtually unreadable and have abandoned it after getting through 120 pages about a quarter of the book.
The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured the attention of the european world and played a deciding role in the settlement of the. It needs to be pointed out, though, that mattingly was a diplomatic historian. The defeat of the spanish armada by garrett mattingly. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured. I highly recommend this book to fans of military or world history. One of the best histories ive ever read, the armada, a modest title, since book is about a lot more than that begins with the execution of mary stuart and ends with elizabeths new year celebrations of 1589. The defeat of the spanish armada by mattingly, garrett.
Aug 01, 2005 buy the armada reprint by mattingly, garrett isbn. Chronicling one of the most spectacular events of the sixteenth century, the armada is the definitive story of the english fleets infamous defeat of the. The defeat of the spanish armada garrett mattingly. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured the attention of the european world and played a deciding role in the. In the armada, garrett mattingly has written far more than a history of the defeat of the spanish fleet in 1588. Pdf mattingly the armada pdf download read online free. The defeat of the armada inaugurated a period which, for english history at least, culminated in the glorious revolution of 1688 and the triumph of a bourgeois sciencebased way of life. When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your library section along with the audio. Corners bumped, a solidly bound, clean copy, bright pages. How anyone can call garrett mattingly a writer i just dont know get another book on the subject if you want to study the armada, not this one. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured the attention of the european.
This product has passed our meticulous quality checks and is guaranteed to be in good condition. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured the attention of the european world. This awardwinning story of the defeat of the spanish armada has been hailed as a historical masterpiece. Garrett mattingly brings the whole of the armada campaign and how it fitted into the wider geopolitical situation in europe to stunning life. The armada is a popular history by garrett mattingly a historian who taught at columbia universityabout the attempt of the spanish armada to invade england in 1588. Garrett mattingly this awardwinning story of the defeat of the spanish armada has been hailed as a historical masterpiece. In 1960 he won a pulitzer prize for the defeat of the spanish armada. Click to read more about the armada by garrett mattingly. The armada book by garrett mattingly 3 available editions. The crucial period from february 1587 to december 1588 is presented in a series of detailed, dramatic scenes. Probably no event in englands military history, not even the battles of trafalgar and waterloo, not even the battle of hastings, has been so much written about, celebrated, and commented upon as the repulse of the spanish armada by english naval forces after nine days of dubious battle from the eddystone to gravelines in the summer of 1588. The book covers queen elizabeths reign over a turbulent nation, while the duke of parma plans the invasion of england from the netherlands. The book is well worth reading, but could have just dealt with the battle itself.
A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Buy the defeat of the spanish armada by garrett mattingly from waterstones today. Find the defeat of the spanish armada by mattingly, garrett at biblio. Meticulous in describing its disastrous fate, he also discusses the profound effects of philips decision on every kingdom in europe. Armada books, a now defunct publishing house, one time publishers of the billy bunter childrens novels. The armada by garrett mattingly, easton press ebay. In putting the naval campaign of 1588 back into the context of the first great international crisis of modern history, mattingly builds up, like the. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. And discover the incredible narrative power of garrett mattinglys dramatic, pulitzer prizewinning history, the armada. The esteemed and critically acclaimed historian garrett mattingly explores all dimensions of the naval campaign, which captured the attention of the european world and. The armada by garrett mattingly, 9780618565917, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
A lot of the story relates not to the battle itself, but to the politics involved. Find the armada the american heritage library 0395083664 by mattingly, garrett. Discover the marvelous heroism and endurance of spaniard and englishman. It covers not just the events in spain and england and at sea, but also those on the continent, most notably in france.
The defeat of the spanish armada by garrett mattingly paperback softback. Discover book depositorys huge selection of garrett mattingly books online. The defeat of the spanish armada garrett mattingly p. Aug 01, 2005 chronicling one of the most spectacular events of the sixteenth century, the armada is the definitive story of the english fleets infamous defeat of the spanish armada in 1588. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Garrett mattingly s thrilling narrative sets out the background of the sixteenthcentury european intrigue and religious unrest that gave rise to one of the worlds most famous maritime crusades and the naval battles that decided its fate. This is a vivid book, written as history should be written with every facet revealed. Defeat of the spanish armada, the 0712666273 by garrett.
The armada 1959, a pulitzer prizewinning history of the spanish armada by garrett mattingly. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The easton press, norwalk, ct published the book, special contents 1989. The armada by garrett mattingly 9780618565917 paperback.
It was published in 1959 by houghton mifflin company, and mattingly won a special pulitzer prize for the work in 1960 as a first class history and a literary work of high order. Mattingly elected to relate the history as if it were a narrative, and the quasinovelistic approach works brilliantly. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A book that has been read, but is in good condition.
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