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==Castilian Empire== | ==Castilian Empire== | ||
[[File: | [[File:In The Thick Of It PL.jpg|thumb|250px|Castilian troops arriving on Mexico]] | ||
The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Castilian Empire, who were one of the most successful colonial powers in the Americas. Castile, similar to nations such as [[United Kingdom|England]] and [[Portugal]], began to colonize to Americas during the Age of Discovery. | The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Castilian Empire, who were one of the most successful colonial powers in the Americas. Castile, similar to nations such as [[United Kingdom|England]] and [[Portugal]], began to colonize to Americas during the [[Age of Discovery]]. | ||
Castile were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. This included [[Florida]], [[Cuba]],<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> [[Trinidad]],<ref>'' | Castile were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day {{Wiki|Latin America}}. This included [[Florida]], [[Cuba]],<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> [[Trinidad]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – [[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> [[Puerto Rico]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> [[Peru]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> and [[Mexico]].<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> | ||
==Spanish Empire== | ==Spanish Empire== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Lively Havana 3.png|thumb|left|250px|An overview of the Havana skyline]] | ||
By the 1700s the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port on the Caribbean - [[Havana]]. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchorage in for pirates such as [[Edward Kenway]] and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean. | By the 1700s the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port on the [[Caribbean]] - [[Havana]]. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchorage in for [[Piracy|pirates]] such as [[Edward Kenway]] and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean. | ||
The Templar Grand Master, [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], became governor of Cuba during this period. He orchestrated Templar | The [[Templars|Templar]] [[Grand Master]], [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], became governor of Cuba during this period. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from his manor house within Havana. | ||
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". | During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[sugar plantations]] such as [[Wellington]]. | ||
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe. The British used their superior naval position to secure land in the Americas and the Caribbean. | Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe. The British used their superior naval position to secure land in the Americas and the Caribbean. | ||
In 1762, the British and Spanish navies fought on Havana | In 1762, the [[Royal Navy|British]] and [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] navies fought on {{Wiki|Havana Harbor}}. The British laid siege to Havana for two months before finally capturing it.<ref name="AC4"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Former empires]] | [[Category:Former empires]] | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 30 July 2014
The Spanish Empire comprised the territories and colonies administered by the Spanish Crown in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
Castilian Empire
The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Castilian Empire, who were one of the most successful colonial powers in the Americas. Castile, similar to nations such as England and Portugal, began to colonize to Americas during the Age of Discovery.
Castile were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. This included Florida, Cuba,[1] Trinidad,[2] Puerto Rico,[3] Peru[4] and Mexico.[5]
Spanish Empire
By the 1700s the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port on the Caribbean - Havana. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchorage in for pirates such as Edward Kenway and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.
The Templar Grand Master, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, became governor of Cuba during this period. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from his manor house within Havana.
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "Golden Age of Piracy". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable sugar plantations such as Wellington.
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the British. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into French hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe. The British used their superior naval position to secure land in the Americas and the Caribbean.
In 1762, the British and Spanish navies fought on Havana Harbor. The British laid siege to Havana for two months before finally capturing it.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyphs
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia