"History of the United Netherlands, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a meticulously crafted historical narrative that explores the Netherlands' arduous journey toward independence from Spain. Penned in the late 1800s, the book vividly recounts the political and military battles that defined the era after William the Silent's death, leading up to the Twelve Years' Truce. It scrutinizes the intricate strategies and governance that guided the Dutch through this tumultuous period, showcasing pivotal figures, such as the emerging leader Maurice of Nassau, and significant events, like the controversial governance of English Governor Leicester. The narrative also emphasizes the intense conflicts between Protestant and Catholic factions, and the devastating impact of treachery, such as the surrender of Deventer to Spanish forces. Through comprehensive research and engaging prose, Motley captures a nation at odds, struggling to define its own identity while battling powerful external forces and internal divisions.
History of the United Netherlands, 1587a
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst betrayals and battles, a nation fights for its freedom, its leaders grappling with internal strife and external threats in a desperate bid for autonomy.
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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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