This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Perision of the Council of State to the States General
The document argues for a secure peace to ease burdensome wartime taxes and destruction. It notes war’s heavy costs, invasions, and famines, urging prudence to avoid new conflicts while expanding security, trade, and a stable economy. It cites chronic war dangers and the need for enduring peace over conquest. It also references other European reports from Madrid and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
Easis
Bolland
Flanders
Paris Gazette
Madrid
Bouchain