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A libell of Spanish lies : $b found at the sacke of Cales, discoursing the fight in the West Indies, twixt the English navie being fourteene ships and pinasses, and a fleete of twentie saile of the king of Spaines, and of the death of Sir Francis Drake

By Henry Savile

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Lies and legends clash on the high seas as the true story of a naval war and a hero's death are revealed.

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2023-06-27
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"A libell of Spanish lies : found at the sacke of Cales, discoursing the fight in the West Indies, twixt the English navie being fourteene ships and pinasses, and a fleete of twentie saile of the king of Spaines, and of the death of Sir Francis Drake" by Henry Savile unravels the truth behind the heated battles between England and Spain during the age of exploration, focusing on naval clashes in the West Indies and the contested story of Sir Francis Drake's demise. The book confronts false claims made by a Spanish commander who celebrated fabricated victories over the English, where Henry Savile retells the real events, upholding the courage of the English sailors and honoring their reputation in response to the misleading accounts. It's a story that sets the record straight, defending the honor of those who fought and died and spotlighting the pride intertwined within these historical confrontations between two powerful nations.

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