{"product_id":"the-journal-of-maarten-harpertszoon-tromp-anno-1639-paperback-9781107536838","title":"The Journal of Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp; Anno 1639 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107536838","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Journal of Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAnno 1639\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book presents an English translation of the 1639 journal of Dutch naval commander Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1598–1653).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. R. Boxer (Edited and translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107536838, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 December 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e274 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 17 x 1.6 cm, 0.49 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1930, this book presents an English translation of the 1639 journal of Dutch naval commander Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1598–1653), who led the Dutch fleet in a decisive victory over the Spanish at the Battle of the Downs during that year. Translation of the journal was carried out by Charles Ralph Boxer (1904–2000), a renowned specialist in Dutch and Portugese naval history and the early colonial expansion of European nations. Created in response to 'an increasing interest shown by English historians in naval matters', the text provides both an insight into Dutch naval strategy and a revealing portrait of Tromp's character. A highly detailed introduction, illustrative figures and a bibliography are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in European and Maritime history.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e The sources for the study of the campaign of 1639\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: 1. The preparation of the Armada\u003cbr\u003e 2. Tromp's cruise in the narrow seas\u003cbr\u003e 3. The fights in the channel\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Downs\u003cbr\u003e Prefatory note to the Journal\u003cbr\u003e Journal of M. H. Tromp, April–October 1639\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1. Dom Francisco Manuel's account of the fights in the channel\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2. Letter of Tromp to the States-General, August 9th, 1639\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3. Tromp's secret orders\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4. List of the Spanish Armada\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 5. A note on the Amelia\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: European history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on European history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22European%20history%20%5BHBJD%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265763922200,"sku":"9781107536838","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107536838i.jpg?v=1696755304","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-journal-of-maarten-harpertszoon-tromp-anno-1639-paperback-9781107536838","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}