Anglo-Spanish War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Women’s Issues, Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Reformation, Wars, Battles, Protestantism, Protestants, Ships, Naval History
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, French History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: England, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Date: April, 1587-August, 1604
Article abstract: At issue: Elizabethan England’s survival as a Protestant nation. Result: English victory; England ensured its survival as an independent nation.
Background
The Anglo-Spanish War emerged without formal declaration from religious, dynastic, and economic conflicts that dated back to Henry VIII’s break with the Catholic Church. England became Catholic again under his daughter Mary and Protestant once more under Elizabeth, a choice that brought her into direct conflict with Philip II of Spain. Open war was sparked by the execution in...
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