Six Galleons for the King of Spain : Imperial Defense in the Early Seventeenth Century

In 1625, Martin de Arana built six Atlantic warships for the Spanish crown. The author traces the ships from their construction through a decade of service, incorporating a history of Spain's Golden Age. This book was awarded the Spain and America in Quincentennial Year of Discovery prize. The Last Galleons -- Commanders Of The Fleet -- The Men Of The San José -- A Tale Of Two Viceroys, One Captain General, And A World At War -- The Last Voyage Of The San José -- After The Battle. Carla Rahn Phillips. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [243]-248) And Index. In 1625, Martín de Arana built six Atlantic warships for the Spanish crown. The author traces the ships from their construction through a decade of service, incorporating a history of Spain's Golden Age. On Thursday morning, the eighteenth of May 1634, a solemn procession wound its way through the streets of Seville.