Spanish Empire
The Spanish Empire comprised the territories and colonies administered by the Spanish Crown in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
History[edit | edit source]
Origins[edit | edit source]
The Spanish Empire's origins can be traced to the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and Portugal, and then England began to colonize the Americas during the Age of Discovery.[2]
Spain was able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. These included Florida, Cuba,[1] Trinidad,[3] Puerto Rico,[4] Peru,[5] and Mexico.[6] They also established several colonies in Southeast Asia, which became known as the Spanish East Indies and included the territory of modern-day Philippines.[7]
Spanish Empire[edit | edit source]
By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the Caribbean: Havana. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for pirates such as Edward Kenway and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.[1]
In 1707, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, the Grand Master of the Caribbean Templars, became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from his mansion in Havana.[1]
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.[3]
The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in Manila, resulting in the death of Governor-General Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda. Six years later, another riot occurred in the city, led by a monk who wielded a Piece of Eden.[8]
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.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 50
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 51
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