Stanford Humanities Center
The historian is joined by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb to delve into Morocco’s significant relationship with Tudor England and an often overlooked and unlikely alliance in the late 16th century.
Aug 12, 2025
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Elizabeth I of England and Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of Morocco shared a common goal of empire building, despite their cultural, political, and religious differences. Their alliance resulted in the transformation of sugar from a luxury item to a widespread commodity and their little-known correspondence reveals a never-realized plan to conquer Spain together.
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