"History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative from the 1800s that explores the power struggles and religious conflicts of the 1590s. Following the death of William the Silent, the book recounts a time of unrest in the United Netherlands and France, spotlighting the ambitions of Philip II of Spain as he attempts to influence the French throne. The narrative introduces significant characters like Henry of Navarre and the Duke of Mayenne, mapping their political maneuvers against the backdrop of civil war and religious dispute. As these figures vie for power, personal desires, political strategies, and religious beliefs collide, setting the scene for a dramatic struggle that will shape the destiny of both France and Europe.
History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94
By John Lothrop Motley
Witness the battles, betrayals, and bold ambitions as powerful figures clash during a period of widespread conflict in the United Netherlands and France, with the fate of nations hanging in the balance.
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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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