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100 1 _aEssen, Léon van der,
_d1883-1963
245 1 2 _aA short history of Belgium
250 _aSecond revised and enlarged edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-09-09
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Prefatory note to the second edition -- I. The period of formation -- II. The period of feudalism -- III. The rise and influence of the communes -- IV. The politics and struggles of the time of the communes -- V. The union of the Belgian principalities under the dukes of Burgundy -- VI. Belgium under Charles V (1506-55) and the beginnings of the House of Hapsburg -- VII. Philip II and the revolt of the Netherlands against Spanish rule (1555-96) -- VIII. The reign of the Archduke Albert and Isabella (1598-1633) -- IX. The last years of the Spanish rule (1633-1715) -- X. Belgium under the House of Austria (1713-89) -- XI. Belgium under French domination (1792-1814) -- XII. The Dutch rule and the Belgium Revolt of 1830 -- XIII. Independent Belgium -- XIV. The great trial.
508 _aBrian Coe, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Short History of Belgium" by Léon van der Essen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of Belgium's history, delving into the formation of the nation, its various political struggles, and the cultural influences that shaped its identity over centuries. The narrative begins with the country's Roman occupation, tracing its evolution through significant historical events until the establishment of Belgium as an independent nation. The opening of this book introduces the complexities behind Belgium's identity and political history. It discusses the debate surrounding when Belgian history truly began, highlighting its roots in the Roman era and the subsequent mingling of various cultures following invasions by the Franks and Germans. Van der Essen emphasizes that the historical narrative of Belgium is marked by the continuous pursuit of unity and independence, a theme that echoes throughout its tumultuous past. The inception of Belgian history is linked not only to the formation of a kingdom in 1830 but also to the deep-seated cultural and political struggles dating back centuries, setting the stage for a comprehensive understanding of the country's heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cChicago: University of Chicago, 1916
653 _aBelgium -- History
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/shorthistoryofbe0000esse/page/8/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74395
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