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Recueil des Représentations, Protestations Et Réclamations Faites À S. M. I. Par les Représentans Et États des Dix Provinces des Pays-Bas Autrichiens ... de Paix, sur Lesquels (French Edition) - Softcover

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Synopsis

This book gathers the history of the Belgian people's fight for their rights and freedoms in the late 18th century. Focusing on the period between 1781 and 1787, this book is a compilation of official statements, petitions, declarations, protests, and royal decrees, framed by the overarching context of the era. It serves as an archive of the key moments of this historical period, when the Belgian people made use of petitions and representative assemblies to defend their traditional rights and privileges. The author presents the historical context of Belgium under Austrian rule, the reforms and policies that elicited a strong reaction from the local population, and the people's determination to preserve the specific historical privileges that defined their society. The book offers a unique perspective on the dynamic interplay between governmental authority and the people, their rights, and their ability to resist the erosion thereof.

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