This Armada project, independently developed by Harold J. Benjamin, has been designed for all those history buffs who enjoy a good story.
Pitch:
At the end of the XVIth century, king Philip II of Spain planned an « Invincible Armada » to be launched against the kingdom of England, that would depose queen Elizabeth I and reinstate the « true Roman Catholic religion ». Here is the story of this extraordinary « Enterprise of England », a crusade that intended to change the course of history in Europe and the world.
Features:
— Easy browsing within the application;
— A lavishly illustrated, detailed narrative (in French), with a wealth of maps;
— A consistent use of sound and period music;
— No online connection required.
Outline of the Armada project:
• The New World
The myth of the savage
The rise of the second half of the world
Profession: seaman
A tale of gold and blood
ENGLAND, an introduction
The religions of the Tudor family
The Word vs. the Image
The execution of a queen
The Pursuit of Harmony
The Fear of Chaos
The common people
The Gentry
• EUROPE BEFORE THE ARMADA
• ARMADA: THE PROTAGONISTS
• ARMADA: THE NAVAL FORCES
• ARMADA: THE CAMPAIGN