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| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| ISBN 13 | 9781841766379 |
| Book Description | During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and war ships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. 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. It examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action. |
| About the Author | Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands and is the author of over 20 books for Osprey. Formerly the Curator of Weapons in the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London, he also served as the Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. His maritime titles for Osprey include Elite 67: Pirates 1660-1730, New Vanguard 62: Renaissance War Galley 1470-1590 and New Vanguard 70: Pirate Ship 1660-1730. Angus currently lives in Edinburgh, where he combines a freelance museum consultancy business with a career as a historian and writer. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Angus Konstam |
| Publication Date | 01-Apr-04 |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
Spanish Galleon 1530-1690 paperback english - 01-Apr-04
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