: It details the transition from isolated voyages to the formal "Flota y Galeones" system established in the 1560s to protect merchant ships from piracy and privateers.
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by Enrique Martínez Ruiz is a comprehensive historical study of the maritime system that sustained the Spanish Empire for over three centuries. As one of the world's leading experts on the Spanish Monarchy, Martínez Ruiz provides a detailed look at how these fleets revolutionized global trade and communication. Core Themes & Structure : It details the transition from isolated voyages
: The book argues that the fleets were not just "treasure ships" but the essential backbone of Spain’s status as the first global superpower. Las flotas de Indias - Enrique MartГnez Ruiz.epub