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Iberian World Empires And The Globalization Of Europe 1415-1668 Palgrave

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Iberian World Empires and the Globalization of Europe 1415–1668 (Palgrave Studies in Comparative Global History)

by Bartolomé Yun-Casalilla

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Political Impact

The Iberian empires had a profound political impact on Europe. The Spanish empire, in particular, was one of the most powerful empires in the world during the early modern period. The Spanish empire controlled vast territories in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The Portuguese empire also controlled a number of important territories in the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

The Iberian empires played a major role in the European balance of power. They were often at war with each other, and they also fought against other European powers, such as France and England. The Iberian empires also played a major role in the development of the European state system. They were the first European powers to establish permanent colonies in the Americas, and they also developed new forms of government and administration.

Economic Impact

The Iberian empires also had a major economic impact on Europe. The Spanish empire, in particular, was a major source of wealth for the Spanish monarchy. The Spanish empire controlled a number of important gold and silver mines in the Americas, and it also received a large amount of revenue from its colonies in the Americas. The Portuguese empire also controlled a number of important trade routes in the Indian Ocean, and it also received a large amount of revenue from its colonies in Africa and Asia.

The Iberian empires played a major role in the development of the European economy. They were the first European powers to establish permanent trade routes with the Americas, and they also introduced new crops and technologies to Europe. The Iberian empires also played a major role in the development of the European financial system. They were the first European powers to establish banks and stock exchanges.

Cultural Impact

The Iberian empires also had a major cultural impact on Europe. The Spanish empire, in particular, was a major center of learning and culture during the early modern period. The Spanish empire produced a number of important writers, artists, and scientists. The Portuguese empire also produced a number of important writers, artists, and scientists.

The Iberian empires played a major role in the development of the European cultural landscape. They were the first European powers to introduce Christianity to the Americas, and they also played a major role in the development of the European Renaissance. The Iberian empires also played a major role in the development of the European Enlightenment.

The Iberian World Empires And The Globalization Of Europe 1415-1668 Palgrave is a comprehensive study of the Iberian empires in the early modern period. The book examines the political, economic, and cultural impact of the Iberian empires on Europe and the world. The Iberian empires played a major role in the development of the European state system, the European economy, and the European cultural landscape.

The Iberian World Empires And The Globalization Of Europe 1415 1668 Palgrave Iberian World Empires And The Globalization Of Europe 1415 1668 (Palgrave Studies In Comparative Global History)