In 1586, English forces under Sir Francis Drake attacked the Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias during the wider conflict between England and Spain in the late sixteenth century.
1586: The Battle of Cartagena de Indias presents a clear and accessible account of this campaign, explaining how the attack developed, why the city was an important target, and how the event fitted into the struggle for influence in the Atlantic and Caribbean worlds.
The book places the encounter within its political and military setting, outlining the rivalry between the English and Spanish crowns and the challenges of naval warfare during the age of sail. It also considers the consequences of the attack and what it reveals about early modern imperial competition.
Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:
•early modern naval history
•the Anglo Spanish conflicts
•the history of the Caribbean
•European overseas expansion
This book offers an introduction to a lesser known but significant episode in the contest for power in the Atlantic world.
