S3, Ep : 61. Spain’s Black Legend: History, Propaganda and Legacy
Hello, Loopers! Lovely to be back with you for another episode of Spanish Loops.
This week, we’re talking about something that has followed Spain around for centuries: the Black Legend. And believe me, there’s quite a story behind it!
Spain was once one of the most powerful empires in the world, with kings who ruled vast territories, armies fighting across Europe, and ships crossing oceans in search of wealth and new lands. But while the Spanish Crown was building its empire, its enemies were busy building a very different image of Spain.
Let’s start with the Trastámaras, move on to the…
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