Abstract | Keywords | Export | Availability | Bookmark

Choose an application

• Reference Manager
• EndNote
• RefWorks (Direct export to RefWorks)

In 1716, as a result of the War of the Spanish Succession, Emperor Charles VI assumed power in the Southern Netherlands. This book is the first to trace the difficult early years of Austrian Rule in these war-torn territories. A new government apparatus had to be established, a modus vivendi reached with the highly combative estates, and the public finances reconstructed. On top of which, the new prince had to win the hearts and minds of his subjects in order to legitimize his rule. The absence of Governor-General Eugene of Savoy and the hesitant attitude of his representative, the Marquis of Prié, did not aid in overcoming these challenges, which were further complicated by Dutch and English interference and the distance between Brussels and the court in Vienna. This volume carefully analyzes the intricate interplay of all these factors, thus illustrating the many problems accompanying Early Modern regime changes.

History of Belgium and Luxembourg --- anno 1700-1799 --- Politics and government. --- 1700-1799 --- Belgium. --- Belgium --- Belgique --- Politics and government --- Politique et gouvernement --- 949.19.02 --- 949.3.023 --- 949.3.023 Geschiedenis van België: 18de eeuw; Oostenrijkse tijd (1713-1792/1795) --- Geschiedenis van België: 18de eeuw; Oostenrijkse tijd (1713-1792/1795) --- 949.19.02 Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden:--Nieuwe Tijd (16de-18de eeuw) --- Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden:--Nieuwe Tijd (16de-18de eeuw) --- --Politique et gouvernement --- --XVIIIe s., --- 1716-1725, --- Austria --- History --- Charles VI, 1711-1740 --- Netherlands --- 1714-1795 --- XVIIIe s., 1701-1800 --- Belgium - Politics and government - 18th century