The Spanish Armada, 1588 / The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets.

Name: The Spanish Armada, 1588 / The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets.
Author: John Pine

By John Pine

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The volume reproduces the House of Lords tapestry hangings that illustrate the naval engagements between the English and Spanish fleets in 1588, presenting engraved views of each encounter alongside portraits of leading commanders. It includes ten coastal charts and a general map indicating action sites, medal designs and devices, and a collected day-by-day historical account derived from manuscripts and writers. An appendix supplies biographical sketches of principal English commanders who received knighthood after the campaign.

About the Author

John Pine

John Pine was an English engraver and author known for his work in the early 18th century. He is particularly recognized for his detailed engravings and contributions to the documentation of historical events. His notable work, "The Spanish Armada, 1588 / The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets," reflects his interest in the naval history of England and the significant conflicts of the era. Pine's artistic and literary endeavors have contributed to the understanding of England's maritime heritage.