Spanish New World Events

The Spanish Main spanish_new_world_events.1 · dlc016

With order restored at home, … must decide her stance toward her former rebellious colonies in the Americas, whose independence remains unrecognized by ….

"Gentlemen, it is imperative that we follow in the footsteps of England. When she realized the Thirteen Colonies were lost for good, she forged a strong commercial and cultural bond with them. To this day, it remains one of her greatest sources of strength. Why should we throw away such an opportunity for the sake of misbegotten glory or revenge? Especially considering our present condition is what it is?"

Our American Empire spanish_new_world_events.2 · dlc016

The impossible made manifest: …'s dominion over the New World has been restored. To mark this momentous occasion, large triumphs have been arranged in the capitals of the restored Audiencias.

When the bugle sounded and the … flag was hoisted over the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas that morning, the young corporal's heart was filled with pride. Even in the sleepy Asturian village of his youth, the memory of the defense of Cartagena loomed large. Now, the … banner fluttered proudly from its battlements once more. With a silent vow to himself and to the Almighty, he swore that so long as breath remained in his body, that standard would never fall again.

Of Masters and Servants spanish_new_world_events.3 · dlc016

With the signing of the last treaty, … diplomatic relations with her former subjects have been clearly defined, with the voices of cordiality and mutual benefit triumphing over those of revenge.

As the last delegate departed, the ambassador's mind drifted from practical matters. A century ago, such a meeting would have been between master and servant; now, they met as equals. He lingered on the thought, uncertain whether it stirred pride or sorrow. How would his grandsires judge this turn of fate, and how would his grandchildren? And above all, how would the Almighty? Were Spain's dominions not once held as God-given? No matter, all he focus on for now was one simple thought:

The Old Order spanish_new_world_events.4 · dlc016

Recognition spanish_new_world_events.5 · dlc016

With the legal status of … no longer in question, the country's presence on the international stage is bound to increase.

While true independence was won at the point of a bayonet by the valiant fighters of the wars of liberation, it was through the labors of men of letters like himself that … legal sovereignty would be secured. As glorious as a heroic defense or a glorious charge? Perhaps not. The squares and plazas of … would likely never bear his name, yet he took great comfort in knowing that in the storied history of … he had left a mark.