"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-66)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical work that explores the beginnings of the Dutch Republic and its battle for independence. The book tells about the Netherlands as it changes from a region controlled by others into a strong, self- ruling nation. It dives into important ideas like freedom, the problems caused by conflict, and the social and political forces that pushed people to fight against foreign rule. The story starts by explaining the land and its history, describing how it grew from small areas ruled by outside powers into a place known for trade and good government. The book looks at the early people of the Netherlands, their fights against Roman armies, and how feudalism changed society. It shows the big difference between the unfair rule of kings and the growing desire for freedom that fueled the Dutch fight for independence.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-66)
By John Lothrop Motley
Witness the dramatic birth of a nation as its people rise up to defy tyranny and claim their right to self-governance.
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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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