"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 08: 1563-64" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative that explores the growing unrest in the Netherlands during 1563 and 1564. This book chronicles the clash between Dutch nobles and the Spanish monarchy, where individuals like William of Orange, Count Egmont, and Cardinal Granvelle find themselves amid political games and religious conflicts. The book begins with a critical letter to King Philip II from Orange, Egmont, and Horn, voicing concerns about Cardinal Granvelle’s leadership, which they deem harmful. Egmont's bold actions stir up trouble among the nobles, while Granvelle's plans only make the situation worse; the book reveals a shaky political world with different groups battling for power, foreshadowing a future crisis in the region.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 08: 1563-64
By John Lothrop Motley
In a kingdom on the brink, powerful figures engage in a dangerous dance of loyalty, betrayal, and rebellion that will determine the fate of a nation.
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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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