John Locke's View

John locke would say that the goverment would have to change. That a monarchy could no longer exist. He would see spain as a country that needed reform. The goverment should protect the people, liberty, and property. This didn't happen in Spain. Chruch and state should be separated and the monarchs ruled by divine right which would be the opposite of separation. Spain should be more tolerant. The goverment should work to help the people not the rulers.

John Locke

Impact On The Country

New techniques of navigation improved overseas trade and made merchants more money. The time period changed how people thought and what they believed in. Peasants were not interested in the time period because they still faced the same problems they had earlier.This time period developed the first european navigation manual which allowed ships to find their location. It gave new knowledge to people that was not known before this time period.It didn't give a solution to the economic crissis faced by the country.

Adam Smith's Thoughts on Spain

Spains economy is very weak right now and it could use a revamping. Phillip II spends extravagant amounts of money on his wars and his lavish lifestyle. Spain needs to embrace free trade and become a cepitalistic society. They would prosper more and the people would have more money instead of it all being in the hands of Phillip II. If they were to reform their economic ideals, then the country would prosper a whole lot more. 

Sincerely,

Adam Smith

Condorcet's View of Spain

Spain has become such a backwards country recently. Philip has removed them from any sort of political and technoligical advancement by removing Spain from world affairs. I think that it is a shame to have one formerly great country under the control of such a ignorant despot. Spain should step back into world affairs in order to save their people from the shackles of absolute rule. Once they again involve themselves in European affairs, I thoroughly believe that Spain will learn of the various political advances made in Europe. They need to adopt a democratic government and overthrow the evil monarch. Until they do so, they will never be able to compete in European affairs.

Signed,
Condorcet

Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid

You should visit the royal palace of madrid. The royal palace id the officially residence of the spanish king. the king does not life here but uses it for official buisness. Its history dates back to the 9th century. First used as a defensive fort which later was replaced by the Old Alacazar.. then Philip V had a new palce built at the same site. It was built so that it could withstand a fire.This palace is very big. it is something that should be seen if you ever visit spain. the Palace gardens originated while Philip II ruled Spain.the Palace contains a Royal armoury which is very interesting. It has mediaeval items consisting of arms and armour of the kings of spains. Many Items that belonged to Philip II can be found in the armoury. If you are ever in Madrid,Spain you should take the tour at the royal palace
The picture up top shows the Palace gardens and the building while the picture on the bottom shows the Armoury.

Life Of A Noble (Philip II)

Life here in Spain is ok/bad for me . the peasants mostly pay the nations taxes. After the peace of Utrecht spain fully declined. Trade that made spain rich is now being taken over by the dutch and english. the flow of gold is causing inflation which is makeing my lifestyle hard to afford. I raised my rent and the peasants fled to the city.spains treasurey is empty and the king has no way to solve tis problem. Spain needs a ruler with character and one that will solve our problems.

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.