On a war footing: strategic images of the ports of A Coruña and Ferrol under the threat of naval attack (1621-1639)
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21-12-2016
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Vol 14 No 14 (2015), Subject: The colours of fear: art, war and terror
Submitted: 20-12-2016
Accepted: 20-12-2016
Published: 21-12-2016
Abstract
The end of the Twelve Year Truce with the Netherlands and the subsequent wars with England and France forced the Spanish monarchy to review the state of our main Atlantic ports, in preparation for possible enemy attacks on them. The governors of the outlying kingdoms were thus requested to provide reports on their military capabilities, the aim being to ensure they were in a state of defensive readiness. Galicia was among them, owing to the position occupied by the ports of A Coruña and Ferrol in the naval policy of the Habsburg government. Along with written reports, very precise drawings were made and sent to the king, advising him of the status of the ports, what they held of interest, and their military needs, essential in repelling attacks.
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A Coruña, Ferrol, Gulf of Artabro, Pedro Texeira, Juan Santáns Tapia, Francisco Manuel de Melo, war, 17th century
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