THE OTHER ARMADA – PART 1
When people hear the phrase “the Spanish Armada,” they invariably think of the great fleet of ships sent by the[…]
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Month: July 2018
THE OTHER ARMADA – PART 2
Perhaps the most striking aspect of Charles V’s ill-fated expedition against Algiers was the storm that put an end to[…]
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CONTEST FOR THE CENTER OF THE WORLD
There are times in history when great powers face off against each other and, in the process, provoke famous battles.[…]
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