In the middle of the18th Century the population in Europe increases drastically.Under Napoleon‘s regency, a new civil law and obligatory military service are introduced. Consequently, many Belgians have to serve in the Napoleon Wars. Political activities and the use of Dutch in writing and speach are strictly forbidden.
Excursus - The Society in the Southern Netherlands (Belgium) until 1800
Inthemiddleofthe18thCenturythepopulationinEuropeincreases drastically.UnderNapoleon‘sregency,anewcivillawandobligatorymilitary service are introduced. Consequently, many Belgians have to serve in the Napoleon Wars. PoliticalactivitiesandtheuseofDutchinwritingandspeacharestrictly forbidden.
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E x c u r s u sThe Society in the Southern Netherlands (Belgium) until 1800