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Title: The Great Expedition
Condition: New
Subtitle: Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585–86
ISBN-10: 1849082456
EAN: 9781849082457
ISBN: 9781849082457
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 20/02/2011
Description: In 1585, the English launched a pre-emptive strike against Spain, by attacking her New World colonies. Led by Sir Francis Drake, in command of 21 ships and 1,800 soldiers, the expedition struck first at the Canary Islands, then attacked the city of Santo Domingo and the treasure port of Cartagena. Frequently outnumbered, Drake's soldiers won an series of spectacular victories and, laden with treasure, sailed home to a hero's welcome.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 248mm
Item Length: 184mm
Item Weight: 267g
Author: Angus Konstam
Illustrator: Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland, Brian Delf, Mariusz Kozik
Contributor: Peter Dennis (Illustrated by), Alan Gilliland (Illustrated by), Brian Delf (Illustrated by), Mariusz Kozik (Illustrated by)
Genre: History
Book Series: Raid
Release Year: 2011

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