The Truth of The Spanish Armada

Neil Hanson has written a very in-depth book that looks closely at the failed armada of 1588. The book is interesting to read and becomes increasingly more so as you progress. At the start it was a bit hard going but I wanted to know about the Armada and felt that I could benefit from knowing a bit of this history so it seemed wise to continue and I am pleased that I did as the story of the armada itself was great. The book covered facts about the superior English ships, gunfire and seamen and how they out-played a fleet that outnumbered them 4 to 1. If you ever want to learn a lot about history, this book covers a very wide area. This is to be expected when you consider the vastness of the campaign that Spain had put into motion for the ‘Enterprise of England’. If you have ever suspected there is such a thing as ‘no chance’, read this book and learn from the English Navy.