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...
