Contrary to widespread belief, the Spanish Armada was not defeated: although it failed to invade England and suffered losses, over two-thirds of the fleet survived and sailed back to Spain. 

The main losses were on Ireland’s jagged coasts where exceptionally severe storms wrecked 24 of the ships making their return journey. These coasts were also the nightmarish setting where most Armada survivors were put to death by a Tudor regime struggling to extend its control over the whole island.

Using new information and fresh insights, it refutes the myths about this epoch-making period in history.  If you want to gain a new perspective on the Spanish Armada, this is the book.