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Spain: 6th – 19th Centuries
Following the decline of Roman Power, the Iberian peninsula was largely in the hands of the
Visigoths, one of the so-called “barbarian” tribes of Germanic decent. The Visigoths
converted to Christianity and controlled Spain until the Islamic invasion of the 8th Century
AD. Although Muslim Spain under the Moors was one of the more advanced civilisations of
its time, the Christian kingdoms that remained in the mountains of the north made it their
goal to reconquer the lands they had lost.
Visigoths, one of the so-called “barbarian” tribes of Germanic decent. The Visigoths
converted to Christianity and controlled Spain until the Islamic invasion of the 8th Century
AD. Although Muslim Spain under the Moors was one of the more advanced civilisations of
its time, the Christian kingdoms that remained in the mountains of the north made it their
goal to reconquer the lands they had lost.
Over the next five centuries, the Reconquest progressed – slowly at first and then with
increased momentum. By the 13th Century, Moorish control had been whittled down to only
the region of Granada in the south. The Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile were steadily
gaining power and both desired to rid the peninsula of the Moors completely. In the 15th
Century, Isabella of Castile married Ferdinand of Aragon, effectively uniting the two
kingdoms. With their combined strength, they attacked Granada and brought the Reconquest
to a conclusion in 1492.
increased momentum. By the 13th Century, Moorish control had been whittled down to only
the region of Granada in the south. The Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile were steadily
gaining power and both desired to rid the peninsula of the Moors completely. In the 15th
Century, Isabella of Castile married Ferdinand of Aragon, effectively uniting the two
kingdoms. With their combined strength, they attacked Granada and brought the Reconquest
to a conclusion in 1492.
In that same year, Christopher Columbus sailed to the New World with Isabella’s blessing.
The Spanish acquired land and wealth in the Caribbean, South and Central America, and
even parts of North America. Though they conquered and subjugated the native people there,
they also wanted to educate them and make them Christians. Spain’s official colonial policies
were, in fact, less severe than any other European state of the time. With well-trained and
battle-tested infantry, and access to over-seas riches, Spain rose to become the greatest power
in Europe in the 16th Century.
The Spanish acquired land and wealth in the Caribbean, South and Central America, and
even parts of North America. Though they conquered and subjugated the native people there,
they also wanted to educate them and make them Christians. Spain’s official colonial policies
were, in fact, less severe than any other European state of the time. With well-trained and
battle-tested infantry, and access to over-seas riches, Spain rose to become the greatest power
in Europe in the 16th Century.
Economy
Resource Gathering
20% Farming
15% Iron Mining
15% Iron Mining
Citizens & Fishing Boats
20% Speed
Civilisation-wide
20% Mountain Combat Bonus
Military
Infantry - Spear/Melee
25% Attack
20% Hit Points
30% Build Time Decrease
20% Hit Points
30% Build Time Decrease
Infantry - Ranged
20% Attack
25% Hit Points
30% Build Time Decrease
25% Hit Points
30% Build Time Decrease
Naval
Galleys, Transports, & Subs
20% Attack
25% Hit Points
20% Cost Reduction
25% Hit Points
20% Cost Reduction