This volume presents fresh considerations of some of the more debated aspects of the Enterprise of England and the voyage of the Spanish Armada. The contributions range over a number of important subjects: the outbreak of war between England and Spain; its economic, religious and dynastic context; the strategy of the Enterprise of England; the formation of the invasion fleet and army; Spanish shipbuilding and navigation; and the medical services of the Armada. The contributors are all leading U.K. and Spanish experts in the field.

"This collection of essays by English and Spanish scholars is among the best of many new works on the Armada....these well-written and thoroughly documented essays are essential reading...." - CHOICE

"This collection of essays by English and Spanish scholars is among the best of many new works on the Armada....these well-written and thoroughly documented essays are essential reading...." - CHOICE