A brief introductory thread 🧵
👋 I'm Will, a #history geek from the US fascinated by the Renaissance & #earlymodern era, particularly the Low Countries (think Benelux) of c. 1549-1619.
I use Rebels or Beggars to share interesting snippets of that history.
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👋 I'm Will, a #history geek from the US fascinated by the Renaissance & #earlymodern era, particularly the Low Countries (think Benelux) of c. 1549-1619.
I use Rebels or Beggars to share interesting snippets of that history.
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I'm not an academic, but rely on scholarly sources.
#Skystorians, please forgive my fanboying; I'd also love to share your work with my readers.
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Flemish noblemen protesting the policies of Philip II (king of Spain & the Low Countries) were insulted as beggars ("geuzen").
It quickly morphed: a point of pride for the rebels fighting against Philip's gov't.
Rebels or Beggars is an homage to that history.
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Life got in the way, and I let it languish.
I'm now thinking through the future of my historical rabbit hole. Maybe Bluesky? 🤔
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…or you are a fellow history nerd who wants history swag…
you can check out my RedBubble store! 🙏
http://rebelsorbeggars.redbubble.com
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