Episode 1091: The Spanish Empire 1492-1659 - Pt. 3 - Iberia w/ Paul Fahrenheidt
The Pete Quiñones Show
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The Rise of the Spanish Empire
This chapter explores the historical context of the Spanish Empire's emergence, focusing on the pivotal role of Joanna the Mad and her connections through marriage to the Habsburgs. It examines the political maneuvering that facilitated Charles V's ascent to power and how strategic alliances and military conquests catapulted Spain to global dominance shortly after the Reconquista.
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