Dingle, Captain A.E.

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ISBN 13:
9788412498509
author:
Dingle, Captain A.E.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Unbranded
language:
Spanish
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
68
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimetres (0.1
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£28.32

Description

The Duke of Alba and the Revolt of Flanders

In 1567, King Felipe II appointed Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, the III Duke of Alba, to govern the Netherlands. With a clear mission to quell rebellion, modernize finances, and combat Protestant heresy, Alba embarked on a perilous journey to Brussels.

His efforts were met with resistance from disgruntled burgomaestres, rebellious abbots, and a population fearful of Spanish soldiers. The situation worsened after a series of natural disasters, including floods and crop failures, culminating in the massive revolt of Flanders in 1572, sparked by the capture of the Dutch city of Briel.

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