History A-Level
Diplomatic alliances and European rivalry
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Influence was expanded through strategic matrimonial alliances with England and the Habsburgs, aiming to encircle their primary rival, France, while securing borders and Mediterranean interests.
Topics that use Diplomatic alliances and European rivalry
- 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The forging of a new state, 1469–1516 (AQA A-Level)
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