Monday, November 19, 2007
Ruler of Spain
Spain was ruled by the absolute monarch Philip II. His countless costly wars sunk his county into debt. He believed in rule by Divine Right, meaning that God had chosen him to be king, which thus gave him extreme power. He utilized this power by starting several expensive wars, while also funding extensive overseas exploration and conquest.
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