Contra Armada Luis Gorrochategui Pdf May 2026

The primary feature of (translated as The English Armada ) by Luis Gorrochategui is its rigorous historiographical revision of the Anglo-Spanish War . The book challenges the long-standing historical narrative that England achieved undisputed maritime supremacy after the 1588 Spanish Armada. Key Narrative Features

: The book details the English Armada of 1589 , a massive retaliatory fleet led by Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Norris that suffered losses in men and ships exceeding those of the Spanish Armada.

Conquering Lisbon to place a pretender on the Portuguese throne. Intercepting the Spanish silver fleet in the Azores. Structural & Publication Details

: Gorrochategui examines how the expedition failed in all three of its primary objectives: Destroying the remaining Spanish fleet in Santander.