The Great Expedition: Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585-86

Angus Konstam

The Great Expedition: Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585-86
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country
United Kingdom
Published
20 February 2011
Pages
80
ISBN
9781849082457

The Great Expedition: Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585-86

Angus Konstam

In 1585, the English launched a pre-emptive strike against Spain, by attacking her New World colonies. Led by Sir Francis Drake, in command of 21 ships and 1,800 soldiers, the expedition struck first at the Canary Islands, then attacked the city of Santo Domingo and the treasure port of Cartagena. Frequently outnumbered, Drake’s soldiers won an series of spectacular victories and, laden with treasure, sailed home to a hero’s welcome.

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