Module #1 Introduction to the Spanish Habsburg Empire Overview of the Spanish Habsburg Empire, its significance, and the scope of the course.
Module #2 The Golden Age of the Spanish Empire The apogee of Spanish power, including the reign of Charles V and Philip II, and the empires territorial extent.
Module #3 Causes of Decline:Economic Factors The economic troubles that plagued the empire, including inflation, debt, and decline of the Spanish economy.
Module #4 Causes of Decline:Political Factors The political issues that contributed to the empires decline, including conflicts with other European powers and internal strife.
Module #5 The Crisis of the 17th Century The combined effects of economic, political, and military crises that marked the beginning of the empires decline.
Module #6 The Thirty Years War and Its Impact The devastating effects of the Thirty Years War on the Spanish Empire, including loss of territory and prestige.
Module #7 The Decline of Spanish Naval Power The decline of the Spanish navy, including the loss of the Armada and the rise of other naval powers.
Module #8 The Rise of New European Powers The emergence of new European powers, including France, England, and the Dutch Republic, and their challenge to Spanish dominance.
Module #9 The Spanish Succession Crisis The succession crisis that followed the death of Charles II, and its consequences for the empire.
Module #10 The War of the Spanish Succession The global conflict that resulted from the succession crisis, including the involvement of European powers and the Treaty of Utrecht.
Module #11 Territorial Losses and Border Conflicts The loss of territories in Europe and the Americas, and the border conflicts that resulted from the empires decline.
Module #12 The Bourbon Reforms The attempts at reform and modernization undertaken by the Bourbons, including administrative, economic, and military reforms.
Module #13 The Impact of the Enlightenment and Liberalism The effects of Enlightenment ideas and liberal reforms on the Spanish Empire, including the rise of nationalism and separatism.
Module #14 Social and Cultural Changes The social and cultural changes that accompanied the decline of the empire, including the rise of Creole identity and culture.
Module #15 The Latin American Wars of Independence The struggles for independence in Latin America, including the roles of Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín.
Module #16 The Dissolution of the Spanish Empire The final stages of the empires decline, including the loss of the last colonies and the establishment of new nations.
Module #17 The Legacy of the Spanish Habsburg Empire The lasting impact of the Spanish Habsburg Empire on modern world politics, culture, and society.
Module #18 Conclusion:The Decline of an Empire A final assessment of the complex factors that led to the decline of the Spanish Habsburg Empire.
Module #19 Primary Sources:Eyewitness Accounts A selection of primary sources, including eyewitness accounts, that provide insight into the decline of the empire.
Module #20 Historiography:Interpretations of Decline A review of the different historiographical interpretations of the decline of the Spanish Habsburg Empire.
Module #21 Comparative Analysis:Decline of Other Empires A comparative analysis of the decline of other empires, including the Ottoman and British Empires.
Module #22 Case Study:The Decline of the Spanish Netherlands An in-depth examination of the decline of the Spanish Netherlands, including the role of the Dutch Revolt.
Module #23 Case Study:The Decline of Spains American Colonies An in-depth examination of the decline of Spains American colonies, including the role of creole nationalism.
Module #24 Debates and Controversies:The Black Legend An exploration of the Black Legend, including the debates and controversies surrounding Spains imperial legacy.
Module #25 Debates and Controversies:The Role of the Inquisition An exploration of the role of the Inquisition in the decline of the Spanish Empire, including the debates and controversies surrounding its impact.
Module #26 Debates and Controversies:The Impact of the Treaty of Utrecht An exploration of the impact of the Treaty of Utrecht, including the debates and controversies surrounding its significance.
Module #27 Visualizing the Decline:Maps and Images A selection of maps and images that illustrate the decline of the Spanish Habsburg Empire.
Module #28 Documentary Analysis:Royal Decrees and Letters An analysis of royal decrees and letters, including their significance and impact on the decline of the empire.
Module #29 Biographical Analysis:Key Figures of the Decline A biographical analysis of key figures of the decline, including Philip IV, Charles II, and others.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Decline of the Spanish Habsburg Empire career
