Spanish Galleon 1530–1690

Spanish Galleon 1530–1690
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 112
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ISBN-13 : 9781472853226
ISBN-10 : 1472853229
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Book Synopsis Spanish Galleon 1530–1690 by : Angus Konstam

Download or read book Spanish Galleon 1530–1690 written by Angus Konstam and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels is covered. The author also examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.


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