#848 - La nascita dell'Unione Iberica, il più grande impero dell'età moderna
Summary
This episode details the formation of the Iberian Union after the 1580 succession crisis, outlining the agreements that granted Portugal political autonomy and control over its colonies under the Spanish crown. It explores the union's early benefits, such as territorial gains in Brazil, and the persistence of the Sebastianist myth. The narrative shifts to the growing tensions caused by the Dutch Revolt and the Thirty Years' War, which forced Portugal into costly conflicts and exposed the vulnerability of its overseas empire to Dutch naval attacks.
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Introduction to the Iberian Union miniseries
Recap: Death of Sebastian and succession crisis
Philip II's arrival and winning over the Cortes
The 25-point agreement and Portuguese autonomy
The scale of the new Iberian Empire
Initial benefits and the Lisbon capital debate
Sebastianism and the impostor King Sebastian
Portugal's military vulnerability and diplomacy
Impact of the Armada and Dutch Revolt
Dutch attacks on Portuguese colonies
War in the East and Spanish naval aid
Economic decline and loss of autonomy
Conclusion, thanks to patrons, and preview
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