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The Rise of the Dutch Republic
Volume I.(of III) 1555-66

PART 2
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Neither the duchess nor her descendants shall begin either an offensive or defensive war without consent of the estates.

In case a war be illegally undertaken, the estates are not bound to contribute to its maintenance.

In all public and legal documents, the Netherland language shall be employed.

The commands of the duchess shall be invalid, if conflicting with the privileges of a city.
"The seat of the Supreme Council is transferred from Mechlin to the Hague.

No money shall be coined, nor its value raised or lowered, but by consent of the estates.


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