by Ronald Teuthof | 6 Nov 1641 | 1621-1648 Towards independence, 1641, 80 Years' war (1568-1648), Spain
Background In 1641, after the outbreak of the Portuguese Restoration War, the Portuguese government, with Dutch and French help, prepared to start the offensive against Spain at sea. From the Dutch side, the Dutch States-General decided to send a fleet of 20...
by Ronald Teuthof | 1 Nov 1625 | 1621-1648 Towards independence, 1625, 80 Years' war (1568-1648), Europe, Spain
The background behind the Anglo Spanish war In 1622, Philip IV reigned in Spain, with Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares as his favourite. The War of Flanders had reignited after the Twelve Years’ Truce, and Spain’s finances flowed from its imports...
