"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 26: 1577, part III" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative that explores the Dutch provinces' fight for freedom from Spanish domination during the Eighty Years' War, occurring in the late 1800s. The story vividly shows the difficult relationships between Don John of Austria and the Dutch people, highlighting his calculated but eventually unsuccessful methods surrounding the seizure of Namur and his desires to take control of Antwerp citadel. The text reveals Don John's romantic dreams and war-like goals as he tries to strengthen his impact in the face of rising opposition led by William of Orange and his supporters, painting a picture of intense political schemes, personal goals, and changing loyalties as the Dutch pursue their independence from tyranny.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 26: 1577, part III
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst war and political ploys, a leader chases love and power as a nation battles for freedom.
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About the AuthorJohn Lothrop Motley was an American author and diplomat. As a popular historian, he is best known for his works on the Netherlands, the three volume work The Rise of the Dutch Republic and four volume History of the United Netherlands. As United States Minister to Austria in the service of the Abraham Lincoln administration, Motley helped to prevent European intervention on the side of the Confederates in the American Civil War. He later served as Minister to the United Kingdom during the Ulysses S. Grant administration.
John Lothrop Motley was an American author and diplomat. As a popular historian, he is best known for his works on the Netherlands, the three volume work The Rise of the Dutch Republic and four volume History of the United Netherlands. As United States Minister to Austria in the service of the Abraham Lincoln administration, Motley helped to prevent European intervention on the side of the Confederates in the American Civil War. He later served as Minister to the United Kingdom during the Ulysses S. Grant administration.
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