The Treaty of Tudela

The Treaty of Tudela, signed in 1808 during the Peninsular War, was an agreement between France and Spain. It established a military alliance aimed at controlling Portugal, which was then neutral but strategically important. France, under Napoleon, sought to expand its influence, while Spain aimed to share in the spoils. However, this treaty contributed to tensions that ultimately led to France's occupation of Spain and the Spanish people's resistance against both French and Spanish authorities, igniting a broader conflict. The treaty reflects the complex interplay of power and diplomacy in early 19th-century Europe.