"History of the United Netherlands, 1595" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical deep-dive into war between the United Netherlands and Spain, particularly concentrating on the intense period from William the Silent's death to the historic Twelve Years' Truce. Motley carefully shows the military operations, political actions, and the society in general, capturing a vivid image of this time in Dutch history, filled with campaigns and battles that were important for the Dutch fight for liberty. Figures like Count Fuentes, Prince Maurice of Nassau, and Admiral Villars step out of the pages, while France's declaration of war against Spain, important sieges, and unexpected losses create drama. The detailed stories show how personal desires, political promises, and the harsh facts of war mix together as European powers fight for control over the Netherlands and are a portrait of a nation fighting for freedom.
History of the United Netherlands, 1595
By John Lothrop Motley
In a time of clashing empires and fierce battles, a small nation stands tall, fighting for its very survival against the weight of Spanish might and shaping its own destiny.
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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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