Habsburg Spain

Habsburg Spain refers to a period from the early 16th to the early 18th century when Spain was ruled by the Habsburg family, one of Europe's most influential dynasties. During this time, Spain expanded its empire across Europe, the Americas, and other regions, becoming a major global power. The era was marked by military conflicts like the Spanish Armada, religious tensions following the Reformation, and cultural flowering such as the Spanish Golden Age. Habsburg rule brought significant wealth and influence but also challenges like costly wars and internal political crises. It ended with the War of Spanish Succession and the rise of the Bourbon dynasty.