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The Portuguese Restoration War: 1640 Rebellion and Independence
In 1640, Portugal rose against sixty years of Spanish rule under the Habsburgs, sparking the Restoration War that would last nearly three decades. This episode follows the conspiracy of nobles who placed the Duke of Braganza on the throne as King João IV, the key battles like Montijo and the Lines of Elvas, and the diplomatic maneuvering with England, France, and the Dutch Republic. We also explore the role of women like Queen Luísa de Gusmão, the military reforms that rebuilt Portugal's army, and the cultural flourishing—from the poetry of Francisco Manuel de Melo to the architecture of…
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