The rise and fall of the Spanish and Portuguese empires

Author: Wang Jiafeng
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Learn from history to explore the laws of strong nation development, seize opportunities, and achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This series is based on the lecture notes by Professor Qi Shiren and Professor Qian Chengdan on the historical survey of the development of major countries in the world since the 15th century, delivered during the 9th collective study session of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The series reveals the secrets of the rise of eight major powers since modern times, including Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, and Japan, tracing their development paths and exploring the laws of their rise and decline, providing historical insights for the Chinese people.
The Portuguese Empire and the Spanish Empire were once vibrant nations. What caused them to decline in a relatively short period of time? Are there similarities between the rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history and the rise and decline of the Portuguese and Spanish Empires? This book primarily describes the history of Portugal and Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries, when they pioneered new maritime routes and established colonial empires. Through this description, it reveals the secrets of their rise, traces their development paths, explores the laws of their rise and decline, summarizes their lessons, and provides historical references for us.