Spanish Naval Power, 1589–1665
Spanish Naval Power, 1589–1665
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USDThis is the first book to attempt a comprehensive analysis of the state of Spain's naval forces in the years following the defeat of the Great Armada in 1588 and during the seventeenth century. This was a period in which all of Europe's maritime powers were attaching increasing importance to naval warfare in their bid to topple Spain and to seize the rich pickings of her vast empire. The book is not, however, about naval battles and tactics. It is a study of the political, social, economic and technological conditions that influenced the character and performance of the Spanish navy. Based on hitherto untapped material in national and local Spanish archives, the book's findings throw new light on the conservation of Spain's timber resources, naval funding, recruitment and the status of the Spanish seaman.
- The first book on the subject of Spain's navies in the century after the defeat of the Armada
- Offers a broad coverage of the topic, ranging from the conservation of forests to the status and lives of seamen
- Contains material drawn from hitherto unexplored archives in Spain
Reviews & endorsements
"...this is a useful book for every maritime historian interested in this topic of widespread historical significance. It is based on thorough archival research and presents numerous new facts and details." Victor Enthoven, Military History
"...carefully constructed, well documented, and comprehensive, Goodman's Spanish Naval Power provides more than an analysis of Spain's rise and decline as a naval power. It also gives a fascinating insight into Spanish social, economic, political and administrative history. It is to be highly recommended to anyone interested in the complex operations of the early-mosern European state." Charles J. Jago, Canadian Journal of History
"This is very interesting indeed, and there are sections of the book that make fascinating reading. [Goodman] delivers a great deal: a well-researched, carefully written, and important study. He has done a magnificent job of finding material in the archives." American Historical Review
Product details
November 2003Paperback
9780521522571
328 pages
229 × 152 × 19 mm
0.48kg
10 b/w illus. 7 maps 2 tables
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction: the rise and fall of Spanish naval power
- Part I. Money and Materials:
- 1. Funding the fleets
- 2. Counting the trees: the conservation of Spain's forests
- 3. Shipbuilding
- 4. Preparing to sail
- Part II. Personnel:
- 5. Officials of the quill
- 6. Counting the crews
- 7. Officers and men
- Conclusion: towards an explanation
- Appendices.
