View original and translations of primary source documents signed by the Spanish king Philip II written during Spain's struggle with its English, French and Dutch enemies in the waters of Western Europe with this resource. These letters...

Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.

Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.

Through short frames with pictures and narrative, the story of the Armada unfolds. A good background to the battle is also provided. Click on the sources on the index to pull up each frame.

An article about Elizabeth I and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Archived.

The King of Spain from 1556 to 1598, and King of England while married to Mary I from 1554 to 1558.

This website provides information about Spain's economic, political and military decline during the 17th century. The site discusses Philip III & IV, the plague, Count de Olivares, and the rapid losses of the military.

An examination of the Church and Church policies under Queen Elizabeth I. Provides links to background information and other facts about the church.

Wikipedia gives a great account of the War of the Spanish Succession, with links to related information. The article discusses the origins, the progression of the war, the Peace of Utrecht, as well as the participants and major generals.