Key term for Edexcel GCSE History, used in The Spanish Empire.
A situation where an empire's military and administrative commitments cost more than it can afford, leading to financial ruin.
Imperial overstretch appears in Edexcel GCSE History revision content for Spain and the New World, especially The Spanish Empire and Impact on Spain.
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