The Rise of Great Powers | Episode 2: 1588 - Dawn of the British Empire | Free Documentary History

The Rise of Great Powers - Episode 2: 1588 - Dawn of the British Empire | History Documentary Watch ’The Rise of Great Powers - Episode 3’ here: This documentary tells the story of the downfall of the world’s most powerful Spanish Armada, and the rise of the Great British empire. In the 16th century, the Spanish Armada was known as the invincible fleet. However, it suffered a huge defeat in 1588 in its attempted invasion of England. This documentary explores how the invincible fleet had become so weak in 17 short years and how the small nation of England was able to prevail over the Spanish empire. Rise of Great Powers’ is an odyssey across time and space, going from ancient Rome to America in the 20th century. It is the fruit of two years of labor which traces the great powers’ rise to glory. The world’s leading academics reveal the ’X factor’ that these nations had and others didn’t. This historical quest ultimately addresses the univ