Spanish History 101, Ep. 30: The War of Spanish Succession

October 26, 2023 00:24:25
Spanish History 101, Ep. 30: The War of Spanish Succession
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Spanish History 101, Ep. 30: The War of Spanish Succession

Oct 26 2023 | 00:24:25

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Show Notes

The death of King Carlos II in 1700 left Spain without an heir, but Carlos’ chosen successor, the Frenchman Philip of Anjou, would find taking control of the country a tougher challenge than he originally expected, as geopolitics, dynastic ambitions and the interests of the different kingdoms and regions of Spain got in the way. […]

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