A Journey Through The Austrian Netherlands (1732)

By John Macky

Book Overview

A Journey Through The Austrian Netherlands (1732) is a travelogue written by John Macky. The book is a detailed account of Macky's journey through the Austrian Netherlands, which was a region comprising modern-day Belgium and Luxembourg, during the early 18th century. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people living in the region during that time. Macky describes the various cities and towns he visited, including Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, and provides vivid descriptions of the architecture, landmarks, and cultural attractions he encountered. The book also includes detailed observations on the political and economic situation in the region, as well as the social hierarchy and class structure of the society. Overall, A Journey Through The Austrian Netherlands (1732) offers a unique and insightful perspective on life in the region during the early 18th century and is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Belgium and Luxembourg.Containing The Modern History And Description Of All The Provinces, Towns, Castles, Palaces, Etc. Of That Fruitful Populous Country, So Long The Scene Of Wars And Dreadful Ravages, Till It Was By The Treaty Of Utrecht Yielded To The Emperor Of Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165291924
• ISBN13: 9781165291922
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"