Journal of Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp - Anno 1639

Klappentext This book presents an English translation of the 1639 journal of Dutch naval commander Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1598-1653). Zusammenfassung This book presents an English translation of the 1639 journal of Dutch naval commander Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1598–1653), who led the Dutch fleet in a decisive victory over the Spanish at the Battle of the Downs during that year. A highly detailed introduction, illustrative figures and a bibliography are included. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; The sources for the study of the campaign of 1639; Introduction: 1. The preparation of the Armada; 2. Tromp's cruise in the narrow seas; 3. The fights in the channel; 4. The Downs; Prefatory note to the Journal; Journal of M. H. Tromp, April-October 1639; Appendix 1. Dom Francisco Manuel's account of the fights in the channel; Appendix 2. Letter of Tromp to the States-General, August 9th, 1639; Appendix 3. Tromp's secret orders; Appendix 4. List of the Spanish Armada; Appendix 5. A note on the Amelia; Bibliography; Index.

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• Authors: C. R. Boxer
• Assisted by: C. R. Boxer (Translation), Boxer C. R. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2015
• EAN: 9781107536838
• ISBN: 978-1-107-53683-8
• No. of pages: 274
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