A Time Capsule Had Been Hiding In The Washington Monument For Two Centuries

Published on 06/28/2021
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The Political Landscape At The Time

Minguez went on to explain that the city of Madrid focused on the court system when it comes to the political landscape then. He went on to inform the readers about Spanish rulers. In the letters, he mentioned King Carlos III. The monarch ruled over Spain for almost three decades in the 18th century.

The Political Landscape

The Political Landscape At The Time

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He Was An Enlightened Despot

From 1734 to 1759, King Carlos III also served as the King of Naples on top of his position in Spain. In more recent years, he has been referred to as something of an “enlightened despot.” What does this mean? Well, it is nothing but a reference to the way he is credited for the brief revival of the Spanish economy and culture in those days.

An Enlightened Despot

He Was An Enlightened Despot

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