Military & Warfare

French Troops quash Flemish Peasant Uprising

French troops engaged and subdued an uprising of Flemish farmers during a period of social unrest. The discontent stemmed from heavy taxation and harsh feudal obligations imposed by the French crown. The confrontation took place in the context of the wider conflict between France and the inhabitants of the Flanders region, who sought to assert greater autonomy. The efficient response by the French forces marked a significant reassertion of royal authority over the rebellious Flemish populace.

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