Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)-This conflict, though never a declared war, was significant in both English and Spanish history. It began with the
Sir Francis Drake Sails Home
Today's installment concludes Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir Francis Drake by Julian Corbett published in 1890.If
Sir Francis Drake at Lagos
On the summit of the headland was a castle accessible on two sides only.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir
Sir Francis Drake Attacks Cadiz
Galleys could only fire straight ahead; and, as they came on line abreast, Drake, passing with the Queen's four battle-ships athwart their course,
Elizabethan Naval Warfare
Drake's ideas of naval warfare were developing a step further, and the Queen for the moment listened.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids
Sir Francis Drake Captures Cartegena
Cartagena was the capital of the Spanish Main, and though much younger than Santo Domingo it was far wealthier.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena;
Sir Francis Drake Appears off Cartegena
The city was built close to the shore fronting west, and directly from its southern face an inlet of the sea stretched many leagues southward along
Sir Francis Drake Captures Santo Domingo
In boats and pinnaces the troops were being rapidly embarked, and soon Drake in person was piloting the flotilla for the surf-beaten
Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Sir Francis Drake Sails Forth.IntroductionSir Francis Drake (he had