Der Löwe von Flandern: ein historische Roman aus Alt-Belgien

by Hendrik Conscience

"Der Löwe von Flandern: ein historische Roman aus Alt-Belgien" by Hendrik Conscience is a historical novel published in 1838. Set during the medieval Franco-Flemish War, it follows the romance between Machteld, daughter of the Count of Flanders, and the knight Adolf van Nieuwlandt against the backdrop of the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302. Written in Dutch when French dominated Belgian literature, this pioneering work became a cornerstone of Flemish literature and helped revive popular interest in Flemish history and identity.