admirals

An account of the seventeenth-century Dutchman's capture of a supposedly impregnable Spanish treasure fleet in the Caribbean, thereby signalling the demise of the Spanish empire.

Presents a short biography of American naval hero, John Paul Jones, and chronicles his life, early naval career, and strong supporter of independence.

Chronicles the life of Sir Francis Drake and discusses how he worked as a pirate for the Queen of England and plotted to conquer Spanish ships and keep the money for himself.

Chronicles the life and achievements of eighteenth-century military hero John Paul Jones, examining his role the births of both America and its navy.

Examines the life and achievements of the English navigator who was the first Englishman to sail around the world.

A biography of David Farragut, who fought with the North during the Civil War and was the United States' first admiral.

Presents a biography of sixteen-century British navigator and privateer Sir Francis Drake, who was commissioned by Elizabeth I to help establish England as a maritime empire and gain victory over the Spanish Armada.

Presents a career biography of British naval leader Horatio Lord Nelson, following his rise through the ranks from his first peacetime posting at the age of twelve to his heroic death at the Battle of Trafalgar.

A biography of the famous English sailor, explorer, and battle commander who became a national hero after helping to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588.