"The Restoration of Fernando VII in 1814" Topic
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Tango01 | 15 Feb 2020 8:46 p.m. PST |
Of possible interest? PDF link Amicalement Armand |
MaggieC70 | 16 Feb 2020 5:41 a.m. PST |
I've always thought the Spanish got exactly what they deserved--and apparently wanted--with the return of Ferdinand VII. He was their "golden boy," the future of Spain, full of possibilities, and potentially a return to at least some of the country's former glory. And look what they got…a reactionary imbecile who insisted the earth was flat, brought back the Inquisition, stamped out the slightest scintilla of reform, and returned Spain to the 15th century. Plus Ferd was amazingly ugly. |
Tango01 | 16 Feb 2020 3:36 p.m. PST |
Mostly of his family was…! (smile) Agree my friend… a terrible lost of blood for a pure imbécil…
Napoleon could save the Spanish Ulcer if he accepted Fernando at the throne with the "Advice" of Murat or similar…
That way the English would never put a foot on Spain (or at least take a huge cost doing it) and Portugal also…
It was one of his biggest mistakes….
Amicalement Armand
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Brechtel198 | 16 Feb 2020 4:52 p.m. PST |
Both the French and English agreed on the negative aspects of the Spanish with nary a positive one. The Spanish Bourbons, like their cousins the Neapolitan Bourbons, had degenerated to a point beyond any hope of recovery. |
Brechtel198 | 17 Feb 2020 5:02 a.m. PST |
And it should also be noted that Ferdinand turned on many of those that had fought for his restoration. That says it all I think regarding his character, or lack thereof. |
Tango01 | 17 Feb 2020 11:13 a.m. PST |
You are right Kevin… thanks!. Mostly of the "Guerrilleros patriotas" ended bad with him….
Amicalement Armand
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