Leeuw van Vlaenderen of de Slag der Gulden Sporen
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In 'De Leeuw van Vlaanderen', Hendrik Conscience vividly portrays the events leading up to the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302. The story unfolds against a backdrop of Flemish resistance against French rule, with Robrecht van Bethune, known as 'The Lion of Flanders', imprisoned along with his son. Two new leaders emerge from the people to fight for liberation, and the novel culminates in the iconic battle where Flemish foot soldiers face off against French knights. The narrative also features the budding romance between Machteld, Robrecht's daughter, and the knight Adolf van Nieuwland. Conscience's work, written shortly after Belgium's independence, aimed to instill pride in Flemish heritage and national identity.Book Details
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