The Journal of San Diego History
SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY QUARTERLY
April 1966, Volume 12, Number 2
Elvira L. Wittenberg, Editor
Tim MacNeil, Asst. Editor

Philip II, King of Spain, copied from a contemporary portrait

Philip II, King of Spain, copied from a contemporary portrait.

 

Soldier types, equipment, and style of the 1500s

Soldier types, equipment, and style of the 1500s:
A. Cannoeer. B. Longbowman. C. Halberdier of Pikeman.

 

Soldier types, equipment, and style of the 1500s

D. Harquebusier. E. Officer, Swordsman, and Cavalryman. F. Crossbowman or Arbaletist.

 

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Mercator projection of the world, showing the lines of Demarcation as they were agreed upon by Spain and Portugal at the Treaty of Saragossa in 1529

 

Picture of Galleon

Picture of Galleon from the Naval Museum in Madrid.

 

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