Scope and Contents Reproduction of a plan and elevation of Ypres, c. 1640,by Johannes Blaeu and published by Antonius Sanderus, most likely in Flandria Illustrata, first published 1641. Serves as an example of a Renaissance town of the Low Countries, and its eminent place in the history of civil democracy and of culture, its influence, too on society. Shows old wealth and prosperity, as well as the effects of the Wars of the Reformation and the Eighty Years Wars of Independence from Spain, leading to dominance...

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Plan de la ville d'Ypres with inscription 'conservation du noyau de la ville,- Amenagement des extensions extra muros'. 2 signatures.

Content Description This fonds is composed of "The Seaforth Highlanders’ diary", which is in fact a collection of typescripts and manuscripts by Duncan W. P. Strang written during the First World War. They mainly contain a typescript draft of an unifinished book on the Seaforth Highlanders during the war, as well as abstracts of diaries and accounts of battles and tactical operations, and reflection on war and military strategy.The first text is the most structured and the most complete. It is a...