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Spain. Valencia. The Revolt of the Brotherhoods. 16th centur
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Spain. Valencia. The Revolt of the Brotherhoods. 16th centur
Spain. Valencia. The Revolt of the Brotherhoods. Revolt by artisan guilds against the government of King Charles I in the Kingdom of Valencia, part of the Crown of Aragon. It took place from 1519A?i?1523, with most of the fighting occurring during 1521. Colored engraving
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Aragon Artisan Brotherhoods Guilds Rebellion Rebels Reign Revolt Revolution Revolutionary Uprising Valencia
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This 16th century engraving depicts the intense and tumultuous Revolt of the Brotherhoods in the Spanish city of Valencia. The image captures the passion and defiance of the artisan guilds as they rose up against the government of King Charles I, who ruled over the Kingdom of Valencia as part of the Crown of Aragon. The revolt, which took place between 1519 and 1523, was fueled by the growing discontent of the guilds with the monarchy's increasing centralization and taxation policies. The engraving vividly portrays the chaos and destruction of the uprising, with groups of men wielding weapons and torches, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The cityscape in the background is ablaze with fire, smoke rising high into the sky, adding to the sense of urgency and intensity. The brotherhoods, united in their cause, had taken control of the streets, challenging the authority of the monarchy. The Revolt of the Brotherhoods was a significant event in Spanish history, marking a turning point in the relationship between the monarchy and the urban population. The rebellion ultimately failed, but it paved the way for future challenges to royal power and helped to shape the political landscape of the modern age. This powerful and evocative image serves as a reminder of the complex and often turbulent history of Spain and its people.
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