"The Great Enterprise, The History of the Spanish Armada," edited and introduced by Stephen Usherwood, offers a detailed and immersive account of the pivotal 1588 conflict. Drawing extensively from contemporary documents and accounts from both English and Spanish perspectives, the book vividly reconstructs the events leading up to, during, and after the attempted invasion. It explores the political and religious tensions between Queen Elizabeth I and King Philip II, the logistical challenges faced by both fleets, and the dramatic naval engagements in the English Channel. The narrative brings to life the individual experiences of those involved, including survivors of shipwrecks, providing a comprehensive and authentic historical record of this defining moment in European history.