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The Story of the Netherlands: Trade, Empire, and Innovation — Fexingo History
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The Fall of the Dutch Republic and the Batavian Revolution

7 min•27 april 2026

In the late 18th century, the Dutch Republic, once a global powerhouse, crumbled from within. This episode explores the Patriot movement, a democratic uprising that challenged the entrenched oligarchy of the Stadtholderate. We follow the rise of the 'Patriotten', their armed 'exercitiegenootschappen', and the Prussian invasion of 1787 that crushed their revolution. Then, the French revolutionary armies return in 1795, toppling the old regime and establishing the Batavian Republic. We delve into the ideological battles, the role of figures like Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol, and the legacy of this turbulent period that set the stage for the modern Netherlands. From the 'Plakkaat van Verlatinghe' to the 'Bataafse Revolutie', this episode uncovers a forgotten chapter of Dutch history—a story of liberty lost, regained, and transformed.

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