God's Obvious Design

A distinguished group of specialists examine afresh issues of particular concern to historians of the Spanish Armada. In particular they look at the contemporary Spanish view of Philip II's imperialism (Watson); at the composition and equipping of the fleet (Martin Thompson O'Donnell); at the unpredictable influence of outside agents notably the Dutch fleet and the appalling weather of 1588 and its consequences (Schokkenbroek Daultrey Hogueras and San Pio); and at the reflection of the Armada in the myths and literature of the time (Fernandez-Armesto Calvar the editors). The editors also translate and annotate de Cuéllar's remarkable first-hand account of sailing with the Armada.