The Spanish Armada - Dickson, Gordon S.
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History records that in 1588, the vast Spanish Armada was defeated by the English navy. The English set many of their own ships on fire, then sent the ships at the enemy, scattering them. The Spanish fleet were forced to attempt the dangerous return to Spain via the north of Scotland. Battered by violent winds, even further losses were visited upon the already badly beaten fleet, smashed by the waves and run aground on the shore. But what if the Spanish had succeeded in their invasion plan? What if the had defeated the English navy, and successfully conquered England? In this extraordinary…mehr

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History records that in 1588, the vast Spanish Armada was defeated by the English navy. The English set many of their own ships on fire, then sent the ships at the enemy, scattering them. The Spanish fleet were forced to attempt the dangerous return to Spain via the north of Scotland. Battered by violent winds, even further losses were visited upon the already badly beaten fleet, smashed by the waves and run aground on the shore. But what if the Spanish had succeeded in their invasion plan? What if the had defeated the English navy, and successfully conquered England? In this extraordinary work of alternative-history, follow the many surprising and larger-than-life characters as they navigate a world upended by this momentous historical moment, and discover the far-reaching implications of the Spanish Armada's victory in this gripping new novel, Spanish Armada.
Autorenporträt
Gordon S. Dickson was born near Inverness, Scotland, but left at an early age when his family returned to Northern Ireland. He was educated at secondary and grammar schools, but scraped through English O Level, as essay writing was not his strength. He was employed in the Civil Service for several years but is now retired and has only recently taken up writing books. He enjoys reading several genres of books but mainly historical and detective novels, and a little gardening. Other books by this author are: Verdict Unknown Verdict Unknown, the Sequel The Sheriff of River Bend Des Pond, Special Agent (Comedy) The Wartime Adventures of Harry Harris (A Bartonshire Tale 1) An Impossible Quest (A Bartonshire Tale 2) The Life and Times of Victoria-Ann Penny The Heir... Apparently, and Ashes to Ashes (A Bartonshire tale 3) The Spanish Armada. What if it had all gone wrong? Detective Inspector Denison Stories. The Imposter & The Informers' Murders.