By the Autumn of 1451, it looked like the political conflict between Ghent and Philip the Good had worked itself out, but this episode isn't called the Ghent Revolt for nothing. The recently pacified city would erupt into revolutionary violence before the end of the year.

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Time Period Covered: 1451-1453

Notable People: Philip the Good, Lievin Boone, Simon de Lalaing, John of Nevers Count of Etampes, Cornille of Burgundy, Jacques de Lalaing

Notable Events/Developments: The Ghent Revolt, Wapening of 1451, Battle of Gavere, Death of Cornille of Burgundy, Death of Jacques de Lalaing

In 1447, Philip the Good pitched a new Tax to the Grand Council of Ghent and when the body refused his request, the Duke of Burgundy became determined to humble the proud city. But by provoking a conflict with Ghent, Philip may have gotten more than he bargained for.

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Time Period Covered: 1447-1451

Notable People: Philip the Good, Daneel Sersanders, Lievin Sneevoet, Lievin de Pottere

Notable Events/Developments: Attempted Burgundian Gabelle, Beginnings of the Ghent Revolt

If the 30's were Burgundy's Critical Decade, the 40's were...less critical. But that's not to say that nothing happened, over the course of the 40's Philip the Good and his government continued to work on centralizing the Burgundian State and bringing it's component pieces into alignment.

Time Period Covered: 1438-1450

Notable People: Philip the Good, Nicolas Rolin, Hugh de Lannoy, William de Lalaing, Jean de Lannoy, Frank van Borselen, Reinoud van Brederode, Goeswijn de Wilde, Bengaert Say

Notable Events/Developments: Creation of the Rekenkamer in Holland, Reform of the Burgundian Council, Rise of the Middle Class in the Burgundian Administration, Creation of the Epargne