El Imperio Español en su Máxima Extensión Sobre el Mapa
Estirpe Hispánica
6,655 views
When did the Spanish Empire reach its greatest extent, and how far did its dominions extend? The answer requires comparing two distinct periods: the reign of Philip II and the vast collection of American territories united at the end of the 18th century.
In this documentary from Estirpe Hispánica, we explore more than three centuries of expansion, from Columbus's voyages and the Treaty of Tordesillas to the frontiers of North America. We follow the conquests of Mexico and the Andes, the silver routes, and the navigation that connected New Spain with the Philippines.
The accession of Philip II to the throne of Portugal brought together under a single sovereign territories and trade networks that spanned the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Álvaro de Bazán's campaigns in the Azores secured a fundamental part of that union.
But the story continues after the Portuguese separation and the Spanish losses in Europe. The incorporation of Louisiana, the settlements in Alta California, and Bernardo de Gálvez's campaigns in the Floridas once again transformed the map.
Which territories overlapped under the Spanish Crown? Did its greatest global reach coincide with its maximum area? To understand this, we distinguish between administered territories, coastal enclaves, and borders where other European and Indigenous powers disputed or negotiated control.
CHAPTERS
00:00 When was the Spanish Empire at its largest?
02:15 Columbus, Tordesillas, and the Routes to Asia
06:24 Mexico, the Andes, and American Silver
12:29 Urdaneta, the Philippines, and the Manila Galleon
15:15 Philip II and the Union with Portugal
19:02 Bazán and the Conquest of the Azores
22:41 New Borders and Wars for the Empire
26:46 The Separation of Portugal and the Losses in Europe
29:10 Havana, Florida, and the Incorporation of Louisiana
33:02 The Expansion Through Alta California
35:33 Patagonia: Settlements and Frontiers
37:02 Gálvez, Pensacola, and the Recovery of the Floridas
39:44 Comanches and Nootka Sound: The Northern Frontiers
42:22 The Map of the Spanish Empire Around 1790
44:01 The Cessions That Transformed the Map
45:43 Philip II and the 18th Century: When Was It at Its Greatest?
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El Imperio Español en su Máxima Extensión Sobre el Mapa
Estirpe Hispánica
6,655 views
When did the Spanish Empire reach its greatest extent, and how far did its dominions extend? The answer requires comparing two distinct periods: the reign of Philip II and the vast collection of American territories united at the end of the 18th century.
In this documentary from Estirpe Hispánica, we explore more than three centuries of expansion, from Columbus's voyages and the Treaty of Tordesillas to the frontiers of North America. We follow the conquests of Mexico and the Andes, the silver routes, and the navigation that connected New Spain with the Philippines.
The accession of Philip II to the throne of Portugal brought together under a single sovereign territories and trade networks that spanned the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Álvaro de Bazán's campaigns in the Azores secured a fundamental part of that union.
But the story continues after the Portuguese separation and the Spanish losses in Europe. The incorporation of Louisiana, the settlements in Alta California, and Bernardo de Gálvez's campaigns in the Floridas once again transformed the map.
Which territories overlapped under the Spanish Crown? Did its greatest global reach coincide with its maximum area? To understand this, we distinguish between administered territories, coastal enclaves, and borders where other European and Indigenous powers disputed or negotiated control.
CHAPTERS
00:00 When was the Spanish Empire at its largest?
02:15 Columbus, Tordesillas, and the Routes to Asia
06:24 Mexico, the Andes, and American Silver
12:29 Urdaneta, the Philippines, and the Manila Galleon
15:15 Philip II and the Union with Portugal
19:02 Bazán and the Conquest of the Azores
22:41 New Borders and Wars for the Empire
26:46 The Separation of Portugal and the Losses in Europe
29:10 Havana, Florida, and the Incorporation of Louisiana
33:02 The Expansion Through Alta California
35:33 Patagonia: Settlements and Frontiers
37:02 Gálvez, Pensacola, and the Recovery of the Floridas
39:44 Comanches and Nootka Sound: The Northern Frontiers
42:22 The Map of the Spanish Empire Around 1790
44:01 The Cessions That Transformed the Map
45:43 Philip II and the 18th Century: When Was It at Its Greatest?
Subscribe to Hispanic Lineage and turn on notifications to join us for new documentaries about the history of Spain and the Hispanic world. If you enjoyed this journey, please like and share the video.
Before watching the documentary, in what period would you place the greatest extent of the Spanish Empire? Let us know in the comments.
#SpanishEmpire #HistoryOfSpain #PhilipII #HistoryOfTheAmerica #HispanicHeritage #HispanicLineage