De omwenteling van 1830 by Hendrik Conscience

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Author Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883
Title De omwenteling van 1830
Credits Produced by Joris Van Dael and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "De omwenteling van 1830" by Hendrik Conscience is a historical account written in the mid-19th century that delves into a significant event in Belgian history—the revolution of 1830, which led to Belgium's independence from the Netherlands. The narrative begins by presenting the early life of the author, particularly focusing on his challenges as a sickly child and the influences of his parents, especially through the lens of his father's military background and his mother's nurturing spirit. The likely topics of this work include themes of personal growth, nationalism, and the broader socio-political landscape of Belgium during that time. The opening of the book intricately weaves the story of Conscience's childhood, revealing a delicate balance between his frail health and his burgeoning intellect and imagination. Growing up in an environment marked by his father's struggles and his mother's comforting tales, Hendrik faced the dual challenges of physical weakness and the longing for adventure. As he becomes aware of the world around him, the narrative transitions towards the revolutionary sentiments brewing in Belgium, setting the stage for the uprising of 1830. The compelling emotional journey of the young Hendrik, transitioning from passive observer to active participant, hints at the transformative events that will follow and reflects the personal stakes involved in the quest for national freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Belgium -- History -- Revolution, 1830-1839
Category Text
EBook-No. 11287
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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