Does it have anything to do with sumptuary laws?
You bet, it's when an Italian minister in service of Spanish Bourbon King tried to force Spaniards to dress in French fashion, but they wouldn't give up their cloaks and hats. I'd give the answer, but I can't recall the name.
Last edited by Ἀπολλόδοτος Α΄ ὁ Σω April 19, 2018 at 02:30 PM.
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It's sufficient for me! Indeed, the image depicts the fashion police in Madrid imposing the royal view upon men's clothing. It was seen as a necessary measure to modernize the Spanish society and to reduce criminality. It spectacularly failed, when the mob raised against Charles III and his Italian Minister, Esquilache. The uprising became quite serious threatening the position of the king himself, but the crisis was eventually overcome, following the dismissal of the Sicilian statesman. It marks a disappointing beginning for Charles "enlightened" reforms, but the Spanish monarch finally managed to rejuvenate, at a certain extent, the declining Spanish Empire. +rep and your turn, Apollodotus!
If this was posted before I apologize...
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This event happened before the fall of the WRE.
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It is Julian being declared Emperor by his troops in Paris
PS - If I guessed right, someone else can take my turn.
Last edited by Common Soldier; April 22, 2018 at 10:58 PM.
That is correct, the image depicts Julian raised on top of a shield, in a manner of frankish proclation of a king, however as far as I know this is just a fanciful representation. +rep
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Was that Napoleon III in Algeria? Presumably that was a fire that broke out or an assassination attempt with a bomb. I can't remember.
No .Not correct .
Try again .
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But that is Napoleon III right? I'm assuming he is wearing a top hat because he is still president?
Yeah its Napolean III
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If it is Napoleon III, could it be part od his coup d'etat in Paris in December 1851, or his transfer from the Elysees Palace to the Tuileries Palace on January 1, 1852
Correct ,its the coup d' etat of December 1851 .
Cant rep you though due to technical issues .Can someone please rep Common soldier on my behalf .
And of course ,its your turn .
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An Irish hedge school ???
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