Overview of the Burgundian takeover of power
In the fifteenth century, the dukes of Burgundy united various principalities in the Low Countries. This laid the foundation for the current states of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Changes and continuity
The Burgundian lords ensured rapid renewal in administration, judiciary, and finances. Robert Stein describes in The Duke and his States how this renewal existed alongside continuity, amidst political, social, and economic changes.
Role of cities and dynasties
The success of the Burgundians contrasts with the decline of old princely houses and feudal administration. Powerful cities played a crucial role: their support was essential for the unification of the Low Countries, but this came not without their own interests.
Publication and language level
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