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The Belgian Revolt of 1830
About this book
This book examines and analyses the factors essential for the success of the Belgian Revolution of 1830, in which the southern provinces of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands successfully broke away in a nationalist revolt and became the independent Kingdom of Belgium.
The Belgian Revolution of 1830 was a major factor in breaking the post-1815 Vienna Settlement and the international system, an international system which was manipulated by Austria, Russia and Prussia for suppressing liberal and nationalist movements. Due to the fervour and unity of the Belgian revolutionaries and coordinated diplomacy by the five major European powers of Russia, Prussia, Austria, France and Britain, a new nation with its neutrality guaranteed by all the powers was established: Belgium. Dr. Ridley provides a fascinating account of the revolt and the international events which followed, analysing the factors essential for the success – or failure – of nationalist insurgences.
This volume is essential and invaluable reading for students and practitioners of international relations, international history and diplomacy.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1 The Netherlands Provinces Revolt, Dutch Independence
- 2 From Spanish Hapsburg to Austrian Hapsburg Rule – and Revolt
- 3 The Unsuccessful 1788–1789 Revolt
- 4 French Revolutionary Forces Take Over
- 5 Under French Rule
- 6 Merged with the Dutch Kingdom
- 7 The Belgian Revolt Erupts
- 8 The International Dimension
- 9 The Powers Confer
- 10 Dutch Anger – Hostilities Resume
- 11 Diplomacy – The Major Powers’ Diplomacy – Resumes
- 12 Aftermath
- 13 Analysis
- 14 Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index