by Sheela Speers, Harold Bisby, Peter Dennis · Ladybird Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9780721410937
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«The Spanish Armada» is the children's history book by Sheela Speers, Harold Bisby and Peter Dennis (Ladybird Books, 48 pages, hardcover, in English).
It narrates the maritime campaign of 1588 in which the Spanish Armada attempted to invade England and was defeated by the British fleet. With simple text for early readers, it reviews the events and figures of the conflict, such as Queen Elizabeth I, and includes illustrations of ships and naval battles.
It is part of Ladybird's Discovering series, published in 1988 to mark the 400th anniversary of the Armada. Commemorative edition 1588-1988.
Aimed at children aged 8 to 10, with recommended reading for grades 3-4, it is an accessible introduction to European history at school age.
Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an English musician. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. His aggressive playing style, poetic songwriting techniques and authorship of two rock operas with the Who, as well as other projects, have earned him critical acclaim.
