¿Cómo Venecia🇮🇹 arruinó a España 🇪🇸 (Países Bajos IMPLICADO🇳🇱) - El Mapa de Sebas

When we hear "Venice," we think of romantic canals and gondolas. But beyond the postcard image lies the history of the Most Serene Republic, a powerful maritime empire whose influence extended far beyond the Mediterranean. In this video, we unravel one of history's most surprising alliances: Venice's covert support for the Dutch Revolt against the powerful Hispanic Monarchy during the Eighty Years' War. Discover how this geopolitical masterstroke redefined the balance of power in Europe and solidified Venetian wealth. Prepare to see history from a fascinating new perspective! 📚 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: The Most Serene Republic of Venice 2:54 - The Empire of Charles V and the Hispanic Monarchy in 1555 4:58 - The Spanish Netherlands and the Start of the Protestant Reformation 6:01 - Religious Division: Calvinist North vs. Catholic South 7:05 - The Eighty Years' War: Unions of Utrecht and Arras 8:13 - Unexpected Allies: England, France... and Venice? 9:18 - Venetian Secret Support for the Dutch Rebels 10:24 - Consequences: The Fall of Spain and the Rise of Venice 11:33 - Final Reflections and Call to Action 🔑 Key Video Topics: • Venice's surprising geopolitical influence beyond its borders. • The historical context of the Hispanic Monarchy and the Netherlands in the 16th century. • The impact of the Protestant Reformation on the division and rebellion of the Netherlands. • Venetian strategy to weaken Philip II's Spain without direct conflict. • How Venice's financial and logistical support contributed to Dutch independence. • The repercussions of the Eighty Years' War on the European balance of power. 👍 Join the Conversation: Did you know about Venice's role in the Eighty Years' War? Leave your comments and opinions below! If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like it and subscribe for more fascinating stories. 🔔 Activate the bell icon so you don't miss any new content. ►Become a member of this channel to enjoy perks:    / @elmapadesebas   ►Support me on Patreon! https://bit.ly/2Lm2hmM ►You can also donate to me on Unamanito: https://unamanito.net/ELMAPADESEBAS ►Access Exclusive Content: https://www.elmapadesebas.tv/ES/ ►Follow me on Instagram   / elmapadesebas   ►Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mapadesebas?l... ►Follow my blog on Facebook:   / elmapadesebas   #EuropeanHistory #MostSereneRepublic #EightyYearsWar #HispanicMonarchy #VenetianSupport #Geopolitics