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The author presents a descriptive and analytical tour of Belgium's principal cities, combining architectural and artistic sightseeing with political and economic commentary. He reviews royal and municipal buildings, legislative chambers, religious monuments and notable works by old masters, alongside vivid impressions of urban life and festivals. Interwoven are accounts of recent political upheaval and its effects on property, fortifications, and trade, including river navigation and port development. Chapters examine manufactories, export industries, and the challenges facing textiles and transit commerce, supplemented by an index of local trades and technical observations on roads, arsenals, and public institutions.

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Title: Belgium, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Author: Sir James Emerson Tennent

Release date: June 29, 2024 [eBook #73945]

Language: English

Original publication: London: R. Bentley, 1841

Credits: Peter Becker, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

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Transcriber’s note

Variable spelling and hyphenation have been retained. Minor punctuation inconsistencies have been silently repaired. The “Index to subjects connected with the trade and manufactures of Belgium” appears in the first volume. A list of the changes made can be found at the end of the book.

BELGIUM. VOL. II.

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