Description
| Product ID: | 9781841766379 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
| Title: | Spanish Galleon 1530-1690 |
| Authors: | Author: Angus Konstam, Tony Bryan |
| Page Count: | 48 |
| Subjects: | General and world history, General & world history, European history, History, Maritime history, Ships and boats: general interest, European history, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Maritime history, Ships & boats: general interest, Spain, c 1500 to c 1600, c 1600 to c 1700 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating During the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This book traces the development of the Spanish galleon, and outlines the constructional methods, the ordnance and the crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2004-03-19 |
