Description: Find out how the Spanish wars helped shape the world throughout 5 centuries, from the conquest of territories in almost every continent, civil wars, independence wars, succession wars and invasions. From the unification of Spain to the Spanish civil war. The truth is, the world we know today wouldn't be the same without Spain.
The modern world as we know it would not be the same without Spain. Find out how the Spanish Empire became one of the biggest empires of the world and how they lost it all.
Throughout history the world has been shaped through conquests, wars and revolutions. Spain is no different. In large part, the Spanish wars modelled the world approximately into what it is now. Through five centuries they discovered continents, formed one of the biggest empires of modern history, lived through some of the most surprising revolutions and civil wars and lost it all.
First it's important to understand that the Spanish crown and the Spanish military culture was very peculiar. For centuries Spain was considered one of the most devout Catholic countries, and many of the consequences the conquered suffered at the hands of the conquistadores were related to their religious ethic (convert or die). This same strict religious philosophy is what brought the empire's downfall. However, it must be noted, that this is what made it great in the first place.