"The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical exploration set in the 17th-century Netherlands, a land gripped by religious and political upheaval. It follows the life of John of Barneveld, a key political player, as he battles religious division, navigates dangerous political schemes, and champions civil rights. The story traces Barneveld's efforts to maintain stability within the Republic as tensions rise between religious factions. It also highlights international connections as English Puritans seek refuge in Leyden, ultimately shaping their journey to America. The narrative progresses toward Barneveld’s trial, imprisonment, and ultimate demise, painting a picture of a man caught in a whirlwind of conflict and intrigue.
Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1618-19
By John Lothrop Motley
In a divided nation on the brink of war, a powerful advocate confronts treacherous plots and religious turmoil, leading to his tragic undoing.
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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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