Leeuw van Vlaenderen of de Slag der Gulden Sporen

Leeuw van Vlaenderen of de Slag der Gulden Sporen is a historical novel by Hendrik Conscience, published in the 19th century. Set in Flanders during the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302, it narrates the struggle of the Flemish people against French rule, focusing on the romance between Machteld, daughter of Robrecht van Bethune, and knight Adolf van Nieuwland. The novel aims to instill a sense of national identity and pride among Flemish readers, contributing to Conscience's reputation as 'the man who taught his people how to read.'