History A-Level
Centralisation versus local privilege
What Centralisation versus local privilege means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Centralisation versus local privilege
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Philip II's policies showed little respect for established traditions, as he centralised authority, increased taxes and promoted loyal officials while ignoring provincial privileges.
Topics that use Centralisation versus local privilege
- Origins of the Dutch Revolt, c1563–67 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- 'Beggars'
- Compromise of 1566
- Dutch grandees
- Hedge preaching
- Huguenot migration
- Iconoclastic Fury
- Local autonomy
- Restoration of order
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