"History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce—1609" by John Lothrop Motley is a detailed historical record that captures the Dutch fight to break free from Spanish control. The book recounts the time of wars and politics, and the story looks at the battles and plans used during this era. It highlights central people, most notably Prince Maurice of Nassau, and shows the small details and effects of battles and conquests inside the United Netherlands. The story starts with the military actions led by Prince Maurice, showing his goal to protect the town of Ostend and attack Flanders. The discussion brings understanding to regional government, requests for help from foreign kings, and the common plans used by the Dutch army and their enemies. The details show not only the immediate fights but also the bigger political world that helped and confused the ongoing fight for Dutch independence.
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1604-05
By John Lothrop Motley
In a time of kingdoms and conflict, witness the Dutch people's bloody fight for freedom against a powerful empire, where clever strategy and strong leaders 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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