Charles II of Spain

Philip II of Spain was also called the prudent. He ruled up until his death. He inherited the throne of Spain once his Father, Charles V, left the Holy Roman Empire throne. He received land in Spain, Netherlands, also some possessions in Italy and the new world. But he wasn’t very popular in those places because the only language he could speak was Castilian. When he came to power he worked very hard to overcome the flat in the system. Philip II was strict on the rules of catholicism and…

Succession was fought over who should rule the Spanish empire after the death of King Charles II. King Charles II had no children, and several relatives had equal claim to the throne. On his deathbed, King Charles II left the throne to Philippe, a grandson of the king of France. This greatly upset the other powers in Europe because it raised the possibility of a unification of the French and Spanish empires. This would give Spain and France a disproportionate amount of power. In 1701, Great…

Philip II : Philip II was King of Spain from 1556 and of Portugal from 1581 Absolute Monarch : government in which the monarch has absolute power among his or her people. Divine Right : political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy Edict of Nantes : Stated that Huguenots could live peacefully in France Cardinal Richelieu : Louis XIII's advisor, really ruler of France, wanted France to be powerful, weakened the Protestants, strengthened the middle class, Started the 30…

The Columbian Exchange was a work written by Dr. Alfred Crosby in 1972. He wrote it after studying the Western Hemisphere a century after Christopher Columbus came to the Caribbean. In the work Crosby pointed out that there was four changes between the Europeans and the Native Americans. Some of the exchanges where good which included the exchange plants and animals. There was also exchanges that were harmful to both the Europeans and the Native Americans these would have the exchange of…

Many people do not know much about Spain 's history. However, like a lot of European countries that had to go through finding a nationality and trying to keep it from other countries. At one point in Spain’s history find their self-identity and take back their country from foreign invaders. Also, there were some tension between the Spanish and the Muslims that were living in Spain at the time. This could have been the domino effect that lead into the Reconquista. Here I am going to be discussing…

The Spanish imposed a great threat to the country of England, but the Queen used clever tactics and hired the best people available to make sure England was a stable, safe country. Philip II wanted to overthrow Elizabeth, for she was Protestant and he believed that he had to replace the Catholicism that had been lost. He also wanted to take over for he believed it was rightfully his for he was married to Mary, whom Elizabeth had executed earlier. On May 18 the Spanish sent an Armada (fleet) to…

but allows people to practice their catholic faith in their homes. As time passes, we begin to see more signs of modernity in England, people begin to express themselves in different ways, through art like Shakespeare and new political ideals. When Charles I came to power, absolutist power reared its head once again, creating the “Court of Star Chamber” spying on commoners like me and making all decisions. Because of this we enter into a new civil war, which we are led by Oliver Cromwell. We win…

Spain and All of its Wonders SGT Pryor, Brian D ALC Class #003-18 Spain is a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula. It has 17 independently governed regions with vast differences in their geography and culture. The Kingdom of Spain, as it is officially known, is the second largest country in Eastern Europe. Spain covers roughly 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula with a vast area of almost 506 thousand kilometers. Spain is home to some of the World’s most famous Palaces and Museums. In…

accommodated many noble figures of France including King Francis I, King Philip II, King Henry II, King Charles IX, King Louis the XIV, and King Louis XIII. In conclusion, the Louvre is rich with history and has served as an imperative role in preserving the world that existed previously.…

Introduction The Andalusian region in southern Spain has a long, complicated history rooted in the relations between Christians and Muslims. The Great Mosque of Cordoba is one example of these interactions, serving as a visual representation of the political and societal history of the region. The mosque also symbolizes the long cultural dialogue between Islam and Christianity during the medieval period. Construction of the site was “forged out of the interaction of two at the time ideologically…