At their peak, the Habsburgs ruled vast territories stretching from Central Europe to Spain and the Americas. In this episode, explore the reign of Charles V, the division of the dynasty into Spanish and Austrian branches, and the immense political and cultural influence they wielded across continents.
As religious conflict, external threats, and mounting debts strained imperial unity, the seeds of future decline began to take root within one of Europe’s most powerful dynasties.
Learn more at: https://thelineagearchive.com/dynasty/house-of-habsburg
","author_name":"The Archive Network"}