Regionalism vs Centralisation
What Regionalism vs Centralisation means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Powerful nobles resisting centralisation and regional factions defending traditional privileges (fueros) were sources of opposition to the Spanish crown.
A clash between Philip's centralising administration and traditional regional fueros, as seen in the Aragonese Revolt of 1591.
Topics that use Regionalism vs Centralisation
- 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)
- 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The 'Golden Age', 1556–1598 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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