The Age of Discovery - The Merchant Empires
Wednesday 23rd October
9.30am - 4.30pm
This enthralling day course is the second of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw. which consider how our modern understanding of the world took shape.
Following the early voyages of discovery, the Portuguese and Spanish powers had divided the newly discovered worlds between themselves with papal approval at the Treaty of Saragossa. This was to be contested by the emerging Protestant powers of northern Europe led initially by the Dutch and later the English. This day course compares the development of all the European merchant empires to see how and why some prospered and others failed.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Wednesday 23rd October
9.30am - 4.30pm
This enthralling day course is the second of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw. which consider how our modern understanding of the world took shape.
Following the early voyages of discovery, the Portuguese and Spanish powers had divided the newly discovered worlds between themselves with papal approval at the Treaty of Saragossa. This was to be contested by the emerging Protestant powers of northern Europe led initially by the Dutch and later the English. This day course compares the development of all the European merchant empires to see how and why some prospered and others failed.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Wednesday 23rd October
9.30am - 4.30pm
This enthralling day course is the second of a series of standalone courses with historian Mike Shaw. which consider how our modern understanding of the world took shape.
Following the early voyages of discovery, the Portuguese and Spanish powers had divided the newly discovered worlds between themselves with papal approval at the Treaty of Saragossa. This was to be contested by the emerging Protestant powers of northern Europe led initially by the Dutch and later the English. This day course compares the development of all the European merchant empires to see how and why some prospered and others failed.
Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside. The friendly team at Pennard will ensure you are well looked after throughout your visit with a beautiful 2-course lunch and refreshments, not to mention a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.