EP 35: Lending To The Borrower From Hell (with Mauricio Drelichman)
Library of Mistakes
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Financial Strategies and Military Endeavors of Philip II
This chapter explores the financial dynamics of Philip II's reign, emphasizing the impact of treasure from the Potosi mines on military spending during the Reformation and conflicts in Flanders. It highlights the critical involvement of Genoese bankers in managing loans and currency exchanges to support Castilian military operations.
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