The Origin Of Spain's Current Economic Crisis

Spain was one of the most powerful nations of the world during the 16th century. This time was known as Spain's “golden age”. Spain had built up a treasury of gold and silver which made their economy very strong. Spain had also led many conquests to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean which expanded the size of its empire greatly and boosted its ability to trade goods with other nations. During the reign of King Philip the second, from 1556-1598, many nations rose up to challenge Spain. But, In 1566 there was a revolt with threatened to challenge Spain's rule in the netherlands and other Spanish settlements. Spain was beginning to have problems in its empire. In 1588 English and Spanish disputes over economic and religious issues led to war. Philip The Second sent large armadas to England in an attempt to subdue the nation. He continued his efforts against England and ended up draining Spain's treasury of gold and crippling its military. In 1598 Philip The Second was forced to sign the treaty of vervins which brought

Throughout history, as we study Spain we can clearly recognize high and low points in their success. In the fifteen hundreds Spain had no influence on European affairs, Spain essentially vanished out of Europe. However, within one complete century Spain had become not only a leading power but they also had a great sense of effectiveness in Europe. Spain experienced a Golden age with many social, economic, political aspects. On the other hand, within

Dworkin, y M. K, and Nelsy Echávez-Solano. Spanish and Empire. Nashville, Tenn: Vanderbilt University Press, 2007. Print.

During the 15th century, many considered Spain insignificant. However, within a century it became a world-dominant power in Europe. Although Spain only took a brief time to rise, it was also short-lived. The rise of Spain was due to its flourishing culture, stable political system and successful voyages to the New World. On the other hand, its decline was due to religious control, resistance from other countries and inflation.

The years 1450-1800 was a crazy, but significant time, for both the Spanish and Ottoman Empires. This period of around 400 years was a time full of change, in that both of these empires were claiming their territories, creating their governments, trading, undergoing social changes, and the establishing their wealth. However, these two empires became a dominant force throughout the world. Both had many similarities and differences in which we see politically, economically, and socially.

According to Spain then and now, (2011), “In contrast to Spain’s startling growth of political power and prestige during the 16th century, the 17th century is commonly seen as one of decline.” Not merely historical hindsight, this view was already articulated in the early 17th century by a group of writers known as arbitristas. They lamented the deterioration of the country, and offered suggestions for both political and especially economic reform. Who recognised the stark contrast between the appearance of imperial greatness and the reality of social and economic problems in their country. Events of the 17th century confirm the foresight of the best of these early political economists. Since then there has been general consensus that Spain

In Imperial Spain, J.H. Elliot examines the history of early modern Spain from the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, to the reformation of the Spanish government by the first member of the Bourbon dynasty. According to the author, at the start of the 15th century, Spain was internally weak, hopelessly divided and isolated from the continent by the Pyrenees. Yet, by 1492, Spanish society experienced a tremendous transformation which allowed Isabella and Ferdinand to unify the country, secure the largest transoceanic empire the world has ever known, and for a

The Spanish Civil War was a war in Spain that lasted from 1936 to 1939 between the government of the Second Republic and army officers who wanted to overthrow it. The government and its supporters were known as Republicans’, while the army and its alliances were known as Nationalists. A main and important figure for the Nationalists was Fransico Franco, a general that became dictator for Spain until his death in 1975. General Emilio Mola, a Nationalist general, thought this conflict between the Republicans’ and the Nationalists would end quickly. He believed workers that went against the government would be crushed quickly. However, the conflict turned into a long, bloody war, with the Republicans’ admitting defeat. In

A ‘golden age’ can be interpreted in many ways; it can be a time of

land gathering, but more as economic strategy. The Spanish had already been in decline after the

There are a multitude of political systems around the world today. Regardless of similarities, each has its own unique qualities. This paper will discuss the differences and similarities of the political systems and government of both the United States of America and Spain. First, a short analysis of each countries history will be provided. This will give some background to the political, emotional and economical state of each country. This will lead to how the governments and political systems are now. Finally, there will be an analysis on the similarities and differences between both countries.

The Spanish civil war of 1936-1939 was an important conflict in Spain’s history. This war was initiated by a military revolt led by General Francisco Franco on the 17 July 1936 and ended with Franco’s victory on the 1 April, 1939. This victory resulted in the replacement of the Second Spanish Republic with the conservative dictatorship of Franco. This conflict triggered the clash of the various cultures and ideologies within Spain. One important example of an ideological clash was that of Communism versus Fascism. This clash was so important that, based on an analysis of the level of involvement of Fascist and Communist factions in said clash, one must concede that the conflict between Communism and Fascism was represented to a great

The Spanish Civil War is the name given to the struggle between loyalist and nationalist Spain for dominance in which the nationalists won and suppressed the country for the following thirty nine years. However, because of the larger political climate that the Spanish Civil War occurred in, it is impossible to view the war as a phenomenon contained within one nation. Despite its obvious domestic orientation as a civil war it was a major international conflict. The reason for this, I would maintain, is the political dogma which surrounded the war. This essay takes the form of a political survey of the

Christianity to the people. What happened instead was 350 years of Spanish rule that resulted

On the other hand, was the conservative nationalists represented by the Church, the army and many large landowners and industrialists. Most of which wanted Spain to return to the Golden Ages of sixteenth century Catholic Spain and were in favour of the Monarchy in order to remain an authoritarian state. This division was highlighted further by a number of pronunciamientos[6] and uprisings between the two sides adding to the increased political tension. For the right, ‘they saw the defence of religious interests as their fundamental political task.