Matching Pairs The period between 1701 and 1808. Modern history in SpainOnline version The period between 1701 and 1808. Modern history in Spain by Miguel Angel Preciado Lopez 1 He was the founder of the National Library and ruled as an absolute monarch 2 Because this monarch left no heir, the War of Succession came about 3 This monarch introduced reforms and founded the botanical gardens in Madrid 4 This king was a reformist and introduced changes in trade and agriculture 5 This monarch handed over power to Manuel Godoy Carlos IV Carlos II Carlos III FelipeV Fernando VI