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Robert Blake (27 September 1598 – 7 August 1657) was an English naval officer who served as general at sea and the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports from 1656 to 1657. Blake served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War and Anglo-Spanish War, and as the commanding Admiral of the State's Navy during the First Anglo-Dutch War. Blake is recognised as the "chief founder of England's naval supremacy", a dominance subsequently inherited by the British Royal Navy well into the early 20th century. Despite this, due to deliberate attempts to expunge the Parliamentarians from historical records following the Stuart Restoration, Blake's achievements tend to remain relatively unrecognised. Blake's successes, however, are considered to have "never been excelled, not even by Nelson" according to one biographer, while Blake is often compared with Nelson by others. (From Wikipedia) More about Robert Blake:
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28 additional books about Robert Blake in the extended shelves:![[X-Info]](https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/infouc.gif) From Howard to Nelson: twelve sailors (Lawrence and Bullen, ltd., 1899), by John Knox Laughton (page images at HathiTrust)- Admiral Blake. (D. Appleton, 1886), by David Hannay (page images at HathiTrust)
- Records of noble lives; a book of notable English biographies (T. Nelson and Sons, 1868), by W. H. Davenport Adams (page images at HathiTrust)
- Robert Blake, admiral and general at sea. (Chapman and Hall, 1852), by William Hepworth Dixon (page images at HathiTrust)
- Robert Blake, admiral and general at sea. Based on family and state papers. (Bickers & son, 1885), by William Hepworth Dixon (page images at HathiTrust)
- From Howard to Nelson : twelve sailors (Heinemann, 1907), by John Knox Laughton (page images at HathiTrust)
- Admiral Blake. (Longmans, Green, 1888), by David Hannay (page images at HathiTrust)
- An act for authorizing Colonel Popham, Colonel Blake and Colonel Dean, or any two of them, to be admiral and general of the fleet. (Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1650), by England and Wales (page images at HathiTrust)
- Robert Blake, admiral and general at sea : based on family and state papers (Chapman and Hall, 1856), by William Hepworth Dixon (page images at HathiTrust)
- Book of notable English biographies (T. Nelson and Sons, 1872), by W. H. Davenport Adams (page images at HathiTrust)
- Admiral Blake (Longmans, Green and co., 1896), by David Hannay and Andrew Lang (page images at HathiTrust)
- An encomiastck, or, elegiack enumeration of the noble atchievements, and unparallel'd services, done at land and sea, by that truly honourable Generall Robert Blake Esq., late one of his Highnes's Generalls at sea, who after nine years indefatigable service in that high employment, exchanged this earthly tabernacle, for an eternall house, not made with hands, blessedly dying in the Lord, in Plimouth Sound September the seventh, 1657, aged 59 (London : Printed by Tho. Roycroft, 1658), by G. T. (George Tooke) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter sent from his excellency Generall Blake to the King of Denmark touching the Dutch fleet now in the sound; and his desires and proposals unto him, and the rising of the Danes in arms to prevent the landing of any enemy. Also a full relation of the last great sea-fight between the English and the Dutch, and the number sunk and taken. With the taking of an 100 fishermen, and the Hollanders fortifying themselves in Bressies Bay in Scotland. Likewise, the proceedings of Sir George Ascues fleet, his motion westward and his design therein, with the councel of states letter to him with joyfull news from China, and the Christian faith, by many both of the nobility and commonalty there. (London : Printed for D.G., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A Bloudy fight at sea,: between the Parliament of England's fleet, commanded by General Blague, and Prince Ruperts navie, neer Carthaginia Road, upon the coast of Spain: ... (London : Printed for G.W., and are to be sold at the Royal Exchange ..., 1650) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- An elegie on the death of the Right Honourable Robert Blake, Esq.: One of the generals at sea, who departed the 7. of August 1657. on board the George near Plymouth Sound. ([London] : Printed for John Bartlet the elder at the Golden Cup in Pauls Church-yard over against the Drapers, and John Bartlet the younger in Westminster Hall, 1657), by George Harrison (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A great and bloudy fight at sea between the Parliaments Navy, under the command of General Blake; and the Dutch fleet, commanded by the Lord Admiral Van-Trump.: With the true particulars thereof; the takeing of 21 men of war, 150 busses, 4000 prisoners; and the sinking, burning, and dispersing about threescore more of the Hollanders : the new oath taken by the Dutch; the advance of Vantrump; the engaging of the Engelish [sic]; and the taking of the Sampson of London, worth four hundred thousand pounds. Also, the bringing in of the East-India fleet to Plymouth, by Sir George Ayscue; and four rich merchants taken, bound for Holland. Examined by the original papers, sent to the councel of state on Sunday last; and published by authority. (London : Printed for J. Fielding, 1652), by John Lawson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A list of all the victories, and successefull atchievements of the Parliaments fleet: under the command of Col. Popham (lately deceased) Col. Blake, and Col. Deane, admiralls and generalls of the fleet, from the time they were impowred, which was 28 Feb. 1650. to this present. (London : Printed by Robert Ibbitson, 1651) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A list of the ships taken by the fleet of the Common-wealth of England, since the late engagement of the Admirall Trump, neer Dover (contrary to the law of nature, and customs of nations) at the same time that three of their embassadors were here treating of peace: with the Parliaments answer to the paper of the Lord Paw, wherein he desired them to propound what they thought reasonable and just to compose the present differences between them and the States Generall of the United Provinces. (London : Printed by M.S., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A declaration of his Excellency the Lord Admiral Vantrump,: touching the royal fort of monarchy, the King of Scots, and the D. of York: sent to the King of Denmark, and the Q. of Sweden: with his desires thereupon; his resolution touching England; and the answer of their Royal Highnesses thereunto. The advance of Vantrump towards the Downs; a great victory obtained; the particulars of the fight; and the bloudy proceedings of the Dutch against the English; with their stripping and whipping them; and afterwards washing them with vinegar and salt. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652), by Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A great victory obtained by the English against the Dutch, and the pursuing of the Dutch fleets, by General Blake and Sir George Ayscue, with one hundred and eight Men of War, towards the Downs, and their resolution to engage them between Dover and Calice. The manner how Sir George Ascue (with great policy) obtained the wind: the number sunk and taken; and two gallant ships surprized by Captain Stoaks, laden with gold, and elephants teeth. Also, the number of ships coming up the river of Thames for London; richly laden from the East-Indies, the Straights, Virginia, and the Barbadoes. Die Septembr. 27. 1652. / Extracted out of the original papers, sent from Capt. Stoakes, to the honorable Councel of State, on Sunday last, Sep. 26. (Imprinted at London : for Geo: Horton, 1652), by John Stoakes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A message sent to the L. Admiral Vantrump from the High and Mighty Lords the States General of the united Provinces, touching hostile acts toward all English ships, whether merchants of others. With the burning and consuming of the state-house and bank of money at Amsterdam, and the firing of a gallant ship in the harbour; and the debates of the states at the Hague, touchin their constituting the young Pr. of Orange, Governor of the United Provinces. Likewise, a full and perfect relation of the late transactions betwixt the two fleets under the command of Sir Geo. Ascue, and Admiral Vantrump upon the Downs; with Vantrumps design to have surprised our ships in the hope; his sailing westward, and his design therein. Also a bloudy fight at sea, and the taking of divers Dutch ships by his excellency General Blake in the Northern seas. (London : Printed by E.C., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- The declaration of the Hollanders concerning, the English fleet now under the command of General Blake; with the rising of the people against their magistrates, and declaring for a war with England: and the States proclamation, prohibiting all merchants and sea-men to touch upon the English coasts. Also, Vantrumps putting forth to sea with one hundred and seven men of war, and his orders and instructions given to the captains of his fleet. Likewise, the state of affairs in France, and declaring of the citizens of Paris rebels and traytors, by the King and councel. Together with the proceedings of the Parliaments forces in Ireland: sent in several letters from divers personages of honour to certain member of the Councel of State. (London : Printed by B.A., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Bloudy nevves from sea: a perfect narrative of a great and bloudy fight between the English fleet commanded by General Blake, and the Dutch navy upon the Northern seas. With the particulars thereof, the occasion and manner of their engagement, and the number of ships sunk and taken. Also, a great victory obtained against the Hollanders by Sir George Ascue upon the coast of France, the manner of the fight, and the number of ships burnt, sunk, and taken by the English there. Likewise, Vantrump's Challenge, sent to General Blake, to fight him on the coast of Flanders, or the Narrow-Seas: with the great preparations that are making in Holland of men, mony, and other provisions to resist the English. (London : Printed by B.A., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Good nevves from General Blakes fleet twenty Holland ships taken: vvith a list of the particulars. And the vvhole Hollanders fleet pursued by Gen. Blake and Sir George Ayscue. Also how the Hollanders fell upon 10 English merchants ships, and three men of war. And the successe thereof. (London : Printed for Robert Ibbitson dwelling in Smithfield neer Hosier Lane, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A great victory obtained by the Lord Gen: Blake, commander in chief of the Parliaments navy at sea; against the Lord Admiral Vantrump, Lieutenant-General for the States of Holland. With the manner of their engagement; the particulars of the fight on Sunday last upon the Dutch-Coast; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the beating of the Hollanders into their harbors; and Generall Blakes resolution to fall in upon them with fire and sword. Likewise, the Dutch-mens new oath and protestation, to fight it out to the last man; the shipping of their land-forces; the double manning of their navy; a perfect list of the English fleet; and the Royal Soveraign putting forth to sea for their assistance. Published by authority. (London : Printed for George Horton, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A letter from General Blakes fleet with the particulars of the great and bloody fight with the Dutch, neer Goodwin Sands, on Tuesday night last. And the pursuit of the Hollanders by the English then and since. Also the particulars of the losse on both sides. (London : Printed for Robert Ibbitson dwelling in Smithfield neer Hosier Lane, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- A terrible and bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch, on Thursday last: with the manner how the Hollanders advanced with threescore and ten stout men of war, against General Blake, with thier bloudy flags of defiance, streamers and pendants; the particulars of this great and desperate engagement; the borading of the Dutch by the English redcoats and sea-men; the blowing up on the decks by the enemy; the playing of granadoes, 700 prisoners surprized, and 50 gallant ships sunk, burnt, taken, and dispersed. (Imprinted at London : for Jacob Fielding, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Terrible and bloudy newes from sea: being a full relation of the last great and terrible fight at sea, between the two fleets of England and Holland, comanded by General Blake and Admiral Vantrump; the great losse on both sides impartially related: with the particulars of a former fight, and a list of the ships then taken; sent in a letter from Gen. Blake to a personage of honour. Likewise, the States of Hollands letter to the States of Hamburgh, and the other cities thereabouts for aid and assistance; and their issuing out orders to the East-India Company, against the English in the East-Indies; the preparations that are making in Denmark and Sweden, and a discovery of the King of Polands plot, in the late massacre of the army by the Tartars and Cossacks. (London : Printed for T.G., 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Books by Robert Blake: Books in the extended shelves: - Blake, Robert, 1599-1657: The age of Blake. (Black, 1899), also by Lionel William Lyde (page images at HathiTrust)
- Blake, Robert, 1599-1657: A Declaration of the present proceedings of the French, Danes, and the Hollanders, touching the King of Scots:: and a new act and proclamation of the states, to all captains, masters, and officers of ships, throughout all harbours, haven-towns, and cinque-ports, within the dominion of the Netherlands: published by sound of trumpet, and beat of drum throughout the United Provinces, for all officers in general to yeeld obedience thereunto, upon pain of death. Together with their orders and instructions to Admiral De Wit. And a letter sent to the Parliament of England from the generals at sea, concerning the transaction, affairs, and engagement of the enemy. Subscribed, Robert Blake, Rich: Dean, Geo: Monck. Published according to order. (London : Printed by E. Alsop, 1653), also by George Monck Albemarle and Richard Deane (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Blake, Robert, 1599-1657: Order of Parliament with the consent of His Highness the Lord Protector for a day of public thanksgiving. (Printed by Henry Hills and John Field ..., 1657), also by England and Wales Parliament, Henry Scobell, John Field, Henry Hills, and England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) (page images at HathiTrust)
- Blake, Robert, 1599-1657: An order of Parliament, with the consent of His Highness the Lord Protector, for a day of publike thanksgiving : within the cities of London and Westminster, the late lines of communication, and weekly bills of mortality, on Wednesday the third of June next : for the great success God hath been pleased to give the Navy of the Commonwealth under the command of General Blake against the Spaniard : together with a narrative of the same success, as it was communicated in a letter from the said general. (Printed by Henry Hills and Iohn Field, printers to His Highness, 1657), also by Great Britain. Parliament (1657), John Field, and Henry Hills (page images at HathiTrust)
- Blake, Robert, 1599-1657: The Particulars of all the late bloody fight at sea on Thursday and Friday last. With a list of the losse on both sides from the beginning to the end. The horrid designe of Van Trump to murther the English. And an account of the whole fight: signified by a letter from both the generals at sea, to his Excellency the Lord Generall Cromwell June 6. 1653. Appointed to be printed by speciall order. (London, : Printed for R. Ibbitson dwelling in Smith-field neer Hosier Lane., 1653), also by George Monck Albemarle (HTML at EEBO TCP)
- Blake, Robert, 1599-1657: A true relation of the late great sea fight as it was sent in a letter to his excellency the Lord General Cromvvell, from Gen. Blake and Gen. Monck. Wherein is a list of what Dutch ships were taken and sunk, with the number of prisoners. Likewise the number of what men were slain and wounded on our side. (London, : Printed by Henry Hills, and are to [sic] sold at his house in Py-Corner, and by Thomas Brewster at the three Bibles in Pauls Church-yard, 1653), also by George Monck Albemarle (HTML at EEBO TCP)
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