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1578: Portugal, Ottomans, Safavids, English…

Helena · 2:58 pm · 02/27/2021 · Project 500 Years

Here’s 1578 CE, the headlines then the stories: Portugal’s king dies in battle; succession chaos unfolds Ottomans start lengthy war against Safavids Explorers Humphrey Gilbert, Walter Raleigh set out from Plymouth Portugal’s king dies in battle; succession chaos unfolds Portugal’s King Sebastian had assumed the throne in 1557, aged three; and obviously the country had … Continue reading 1578: Portugal, Ottomans, Safavids, English… →

1577: Queen Elizabeth “explores” empire-building

Helena · 10:53 am · 02/26/2021 · Project 500 Years

The major developments of world-historical importance in 1577 CE stemmed from the decisions England’s Queen Elizabeth I made to support two significant– and, she must have hoped, potentially very profitable– transoceanic “voyages of exploration”. By this time, Elizabeth had been on the throne for 19 years. She had done well consolidating her rule at home. … Continue reading 1577: Queen Elizabeth “explores” empire-building →