Armada

• But destruction ever succeeds pride: infatuation and blindness are the attendants of despotism The destruction of the Spanish Armada, and the losses which the Spaniards suffered from Sir Francis Drake and Admiral Hawkins, have already been mentioned. —  A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges
• 1640-1644 344 CHAPTER VII THE ENGLAND OF SHAKSPERE 1593-1603 Sidenote: English Literature The defeat of the Armada, the deliverance from Catholicism and Spain, marked the critical moment in our political developement. —  History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) Puritan England, 1603-1660
• A year later indeed the lords were back again; for the Armada was at hand, and Elizabeth distrusted the young king, who was intriguing at Paris and Madrid. —  History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) Puritan England, 1603-1660
• At a moment when the Armada was gathering in the Tagus, Elizabeth felt the need of securing Scotland against any revival of Catholicism; and her aid enabled the exiled lords to return in triumph in 1585. —  History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) Puritan England, 1603-1660
• Before long news came that the Spanish Armada was approaching the coast Who does not know how Drake, warping his ships out of Plymouth Harbour, attacked the haughty Dons, hanging on their rear as they sailed vauntingly on, harassing, capturing, and destroying them? —  Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold

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