Spanish History 101, EP. 36. Fernando VII

Brian's Spain Domain

Apr 08 2024 | 00:12:41

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Show Notes

The end of the Spanish War of Independence resulted in the departure of Napoleon’s troops and the return of Fernando VII as king, one of the most controversial and despised monarchs in Spanish history for his repudiation of the constitution and his general incompetence. On top of that, Spain’s empire all but disappears. Listen and […]

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