Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
Martin Andrew Sharp Hume, born Martin Andrew Sharp, was an English historian, long a resident in Spain.
The Year after the Armada, and Other Historical Studies
Witness the clash of empires as broken fleets ignite a desperate quest for vengeance and power in the wake of a devastating defeat.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
Philip II. of Spain
Witness the burden of destiny crush a king as his dreams of glory turn to ashes in this exploration of power, ambition, and historical tragedy.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft
Witness the story of cunning and influence as one man navigates the treacherous currents of Elizabethan England to protect his Queen and shape a nation.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
The Courtships of Queen Elizabeth A history of the various negotiations for her marriage
Uncover the strategic games of love and power surrounding a queen who turned marriage into a high-stakes negotiation.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
Through Portugal
A traveler's initial low expectations of a country transform into admiration as he discovers its hidden gems and the warmth of its people.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
Queens of old Spain
In a world of royal scandal and political battles, witness how the strength and intelligence of a princess paves the way for a line of influential queens.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History
Six women find themselves entangled in a dangerous dance of love with King Henry VIII, where their roles as wives could change the path of political history.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume
The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence
Witness the rise and fall of an empire as a king's lavish court masks a nation grappling with corruption, poverty, and global power struggles.
By Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) Hume