Sir Francis Drake's West Indian Voyage, 1585-86
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Significant in the history of Anglo-Spanish relations and of English ventures was Drake''s expedition to the West Indies in 1585-86. His raids on Spanish towns on both sides of the Atlantic were aimed not only to gather treasure but to bring a military challenge to the empire of Philip II. The voyage was linked also with the plantation projects of Raleigh, and ended with Drake bringing home the di...
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Significant in the history of Anglo-Spanish relations and of English ventures was Drake''s expedition to the West Indies in 1585-86. His raids on Spanish towns on both sides of the Atlantic were aimed not only to gather treasure but to bring a military challenge to the empire of Philip II. The voyage was linked also with the plantation projects of Raleigh, and ended with Drake bringing home the di...
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