Spanish Naval

El Almanaque de Naval Ravikant es una colección de la sabiduría y experiencia de Naval de los últimos diez años, compartida como una selección de sus entrevistas más perspicaces y reflexiones conmovedoras. No es un libro de instrucciones, o un pseudo método con el fin de vender. En su lugar, mediante las propias palabras de Naval, aprenderás a caminar por tu propio camino único hacia una vida más feliz y llena de riqueza.

In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral...

In 1896 Key West, sixteen-year-old Frank Gilbert is already drawn to the hidden engines of the modern world—signal masts, steam pumps, harbor machinery, and the hard discipline of men who keep ships moving. But when his Navy family is transferred to a raw, fast-growing Miami, Frank finds himself caught between old loyalties, new ambitions, and a city being built almost as quickly as he is becoming a man. As war with Spain gathers just ninety miles away, Frank is pulled toward the sea, toward service, and toward the questions that have always followed him: where does he belong, what kind ...

In a world where the sea brings both fortune and terror, one man must choose between safety and honor. Yanok Faro has grown up in the shadow of slave raids that regularly devastate his coastal pueblo of Jibatan on Samar Island. When raiders capture his father and beloved priest, he dreams of escape to the prosperous cities of Luzon—to Manila's bustling markets, grand galleons, and a life far from the constant threat of chains. But leaving proves harder than staying. In the Spanish colonial Philippines of the 1640s, Yanok discovers that running from danger only leads to new battles. From ...

El rescate de la princesita es una aventura llena de magia, humor y acción, perfecta para niños a partir de 4 años. Un audio de 24 minutos pensado para disfrutar en familia, ideal para viajes sin pantallas o para acompañar la hora de dormir. La historia arranca en el gran banquete real que celebra el nacimiento de la primera hija de los reyes de Castinoplia. En pleno postre, la pequeña princesa Bidubí es secuestrada por la temida bruja Malospelos. Solo Guille, con su valentía y su ingenio, se atreverá a iniciar la misión para rescatarla. Pero un giro inesperado pondrá a prueba todo su talento.

On July 12, 1588, the legendary Spanish Armada started for the English channel. The Spanish plan was to take this invasion, led by the duke of Parma, to the coast of southeast England, where they would be released to conquer Elizabethan England for the Spanish monarch and Catholic Christendom.

What happens when a young nation takes its first steps onto the global stage? The year was 1898, and the Spanish-American War would prove to be more than a clash of arms—it was the turning point that transformed the United States into a global power. The Road to Empire: How the Spanish-American War Reshaped Cuba, the Philippines, and America's Future brings this pivotal conflict to life with clarity and depth. From the battle cries of Cuba Libre to the thunder of cannons in Manila Bay, this book traces the story of a brief yet world-changing war that dismantled Spain’s empire and ...

PREMIO LITERARIO 2021. NAVEGA A TRAVÉS DE LAS TURBULENTAS AGUAS DEL SIGLO XVIII, DONDE GRANDES BARCOS CRUZABAN EL OCÉANO EN BUSCA DE TIERRAS DE CACAO. GUERRAS, ESCLAVITUD, MUERTES, POR GRANDES EXTENSIONES DE TIERRAS. EL CORAJE, EL SUSPENSE Y LA INTRIGA, SE ENTRELAZAN EN UNA LUCHA POR LA LIBERTAD Y ESCLAVITUD. EXPLORA LOS MISTERIOS DEL MAR Y LOS SECRETOS QUE ENVUELVE LA EXPEDICIÓN. ÚNETE A UNA TRIPULACIÓN VALIENTE EN SU LUCHA POR CONQUISTAR NUEVAS TIERRAS DE PODER. POR EL DESTINO DE LA HUMANIDAD, EN ESTA EMOCIONANTE NOVELA HISTÓRICA. ROMANCE Y MUERTES. ¿Qué pasaría si un oficial de ...

A forgotten clash that shaped empires — brought vividly to life. In the spring of 1741, the fate of the New World hung in the balance. At the height of the War of Jenkins’ Ear, one of the largest amphibious military campaigns in history descended upon the Caribbean coast. British forces—nearly 200 ships and over 25,000 men—set their sights on the fortified Spanish stronghold of Cartagena de Indias. Their goal: to break Spain’s grip on the Americas. What followed was a brutal and awe-inspiring siege filled with strategic brilliance, devastating miscalculations, tropical disease, ...

At the dawn of the nineteenth century, Spain stands on the edge of transformation—its fate shaped by war, power, and the fragile machinery of the royal court. In Trafalgar, a young boy, Gabriel de Araceli, is swept into one of the most decisive naval battles in European history. Through his eyes, the chaos and courage of war come alive as fleets clash and empires tremble. What begins as an adventure becomes a defining moment that will shape both his life and the future of Spain. In The Court of Charles IV, the battlefield gives way to intrigue. Within the halls of power, loyalties shift, ...

Greta nació en la Edad Media. Irati, mucho más vieja, pertenece a una raza extinta que ya no camina la Tierra. Es la última de su estirpe. Pero en el mundo quedan otras razas como la suya, tribus que conocen los secretos de los bosques primigenios. Y en el presente, un espíritu ancestral sobrevuela los sueños de un niño de aura azul. No solo las brujas ansían su corazón. Solo necesitan su nombre....

Bloomsbury presents Mutiny on the Spanish Main by Angus Konstam, read by Sid Sagar. ‘A vivid account of a forgotten chapter of British naval history.’ – Dan Snow, Historian, TV Presenter and Broadcaster The true story of one of the most notorious mutinies in naval history, which provided...

Aventura histórica ambientada en el Luzón imperial del siglo XVI, con piratas, batallas navales y rebelión contra el Imperio español. Una novela de acción, intriga y lucha por la libertad. ⚔️ Una rebelión nace en las sombras del Luzón imperial. En el turbulento siglo XVI, los pueblos de Filipinas españolas viven en un periodo de transición. Kalag, un antiguo pirata marcado por la violencia de su pasado, solo desea una vida en paz. Pero cuando un señor pirata japonés esclaviza a los habitantes de Nueva Ávila, la tierra exige algo más de él. Entre intriga imperial, alianzas ...

To save the Republic, a hero must rise... During the height of the Renaissance, merchant ships of Spain and Milan are mysteriously disappearing. Sea captain Niccolo Corsini seeks to explain this rash of missing vessels before the phenomenon spreads to the shores of his own Republic of Florence. In pursuit of this quest, Niccolo must open old family wounds and travel incognito to unfriendly lands. His work uncovers vague rumors of a sinister plot…of an enemy realm bent on total conquest. Is this threat real? If so, is it somehow connected to the missing ships? Seeking the truth, Niccolo ...

Every sailor in the Caribbean knows the myth of the man who walked out of the fire. They say No-Beard was burned alive by mutineers and returned as a revenant with a heart as cold as the deep . Now, the most feared captain on the water is hunting for more than just merchant silver. He is hunting for the Black Reef Vault, a legendary treasure hoard guarded by something ancient and hungry . When the galleon Nuestra Señora del Sol is trapped in an unnatural fog, its crew discovers the true price of legend . No-Beard has the map to a place where the tides defy the moon and the rocks have teeth...

The Queen of England – Elizabeth Tudor – has earned the wrath of King Philip of Spain. She has been meddling in his imperial possessions and dispatching privateers to rob his treasure ships. It’s time for Philip to end her reign and install a Catholic puppet on her throne. It’s time to unleash the Armada against England. Are Elizabeth’s ‘sea dog’ sailors and pirate admirals up to the task of beating the Spanish juggernaut? Immerse yourself in a riveting historical drama as two mighty navies square off to decide the fate of Europe. Experience the epic struggle through the eyes ...

A historical adventure book set in the Caribbean Sea during the late 17th century. Set amidst the tempestuous waves of the Caribbean, "Betrayal on the Spanish Seas" plunges readers into a world of naval warfare, daring escapades, and unexpected romance. As the iconic Spanish galleon Santa Maria faces the audacious attack of the English ship Venture, commanded by the fearless pirate Sam Chartres, the line between enemy and ally blurs, igniting passion in the midst of chaos. The story begins aboard the Santa Maria as it is ruthlessly assailed by Captain Sam Chartres, a rogue pirate whose ...

Cilicia, año 117 d.C. La historia estaba escrita: el emperador debía morir. Pero Trajano se negó. El emperador Trajano, el conquistador más grande de Roma, sufre un derrame cerebral. Sus enemigos, liderados por su sobrino Adriano, esperan su último suspiro para replegar las legiones y asegurar el poder. Pero el viejo soldado abre los ojos con un plan final que desafía toda lógica: si no podemos vencer a Partia por tierra, la flanquearemos por mar. Mientras Roma se sumerge en una guerra silenciosa de pasillos y veneno, Trajano designa a un heredero imposible: Lusius Quietus, el ...

¿Te imaginas que tu cama pudiera volar? ¡Embárcate en una aventura mágica! Guille ata un montón de globos a su cama y comienza a volar por los aires. Sube y sube y descubre un palacio flotante entre las nubes en el que vive una princesita que está muy triste porque su mamá ha desaparecido. Con su ingenio y la ayuda de unos valientes pajaritos, Guille irá en búsqueda de la mamá y vivirá junto a la princesita una intrépida aventura navegando por el cielo con la cama voladora.

En shock por el hundimiento del destructor Sheffield, Gran Bretaña teme una derrota y envía a un escuadrón de ocho hombres a Tierra del Fuego. Tienen una misión imposible: encontrar y destruir los aviones Super Étendard y los misiles Exocet alojados en una base militar de la Patagonia y matar a los pilotos.