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100	1		_aTennent, James Emerson, Sir, _d1804-1869
245	1	0	_aBelgium, Vol. 1 (of 2)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-06-25
508			_aPeter Becker, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520			_a"Belgium, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Sir James Emerson Tennent is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This detailed narrative explores the cultural, political, and economic landscapes of Belgium, particularly during a time of significant upheaval following the Belgian Revolution of 1830. The text serves as both a travelogue and a critical examination of the country's status post-independence, likely aiming to provide lessons for contemporary governance and social conditions, especially in relation to Ireland. The opening of the volume begins with Tennent's thoughts on the current state of Belgium, juxtaposing its historical glory with its present challenges. He describes his arrival in Ostend, remarks on the town's rather unsightly condition, and sets the stage for travels through Belgium. His interest in the reenacted relationships and trade dynamics, particularly between Belgium and other European powers, highlights his intent to reveal the socio-economic conditions that both shaped and plagued the nation. Bruges, noted for its medieval architecture and once-regal position as a commercial hub, is presented with nostalgia for its past grandeur, while Tennent urges current and future leaders to heed the lessons of Belgian history as it pertains to governance and economic policy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: R. Bentley, 1841
653			_aBelgium -- Description and travel
856	4		_uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008586571
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73911
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