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Analyse the Strengths and Weaknesses of Spain by 1516
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Analyse the Strengths and Weaknesses of Spain by 1516 There were considerable differences between the Hispanic kingdoms within the Iberian peninsula. It was divided by language and religion, governed by different political institutions and ruled by monarchs with conflicting foreign interests. Both Aragon and Castile had very little in common. The economies varied in strength in different parts of Spain, for example Catalonia was in decline whilst Valencia was in the recovery stage. The marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand in 1469 dramatically changed the course of Spain. The Queen was a determined and quick-witted woman, with a 'street-fighter's instinct for survival'. She guaranteed privileges to nobles and town authorities, promised to restore law and order and was the only claimant with an undisputed right to the throne. Ferdinand played a role in leading Isabella's troops against the Portuguese and French invasions and recaptured rebellious towns, all helping to stabilise the crown. His...
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