During the period of the 15th to 16th centuries, also know as The Beginning of Early Modern Times, strong central governments arose throughout Europe. The rulers of this period have since been coined “new monarchs,” due to the fact that they encouraged trade, overseas expansion, and made attempts to relieve social distress, unlike their predecessors. King Charles V of Spain was the epitome of what the “new monarchies” during the 15th and 16th centuries were. …showed first 75 words of 554 total…

…showed last 75 words of 554 total…the group of rulers in the 15th and 16th centuries that are known as the “new monarchs.” He structured a highly centralized government in Spain, which continues to be the dominant political system to this day, that played a key role in many of the expansion, trade, and social aspects of the empire. It is evident that Charles V, through all his power and prestige, was undoubtedly a representative of the “new monarchs” in Europe.