The 18th century was marked by numerous social conflicts, with the Esquilache riot being the most important revolt. All the revolts were social, economic and political in nature. The shortage of basic foodstuffs, including bread, and speculation by hoarders were two of the reasons that led the lower social classes to riot against the rulers. In this case, the machinada of 1718, caused by Philip V’s order to place customs on the coast, led to a rise in the price of products entering by sea.

Collection: Texts

Chronology: XVIII

Scope: Baccalaureate, University

Link: https://dokuklik.euskadi.eus/badator/visor/060/00141

Resource type: Historical source

Format: Unknown

Source: Archivo Histórico de Euskadi. Fondo: Archivo de la Casa de Heriz. Sección: Familia Heriz. Aramayona y San Sebastián. Sub Sección: Mateo de Heriz, Secretario de Juntas de la Provincia. Documentación de la Provincia. Serie: Documentación de la Provincia sobre Aduanas 1765-66; 1783-85. Legajo: 5. Número legajo: 141

Language: Spanish

Date: 1718-1798

Owner: Álvaro Chaparro Sainz (Modernalia)

Identifier: Dokuklik/14869

Copyright: © Eusko Jaurlaritza-Gobierno Vasco * Euskadiko Artxibo Historikoa - Archivo Histórico de Euskadi

Abstract: Letter addressed to the King by the Diputación de Guipúzcoa requesting that the customs offices be put back where they were

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