"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a mid-19th-century historical narrative about the birth of the Dutch Republic, detailing its battles against Spanish rule and religious oppression. The story follows important people like William the Silent and examines the difficult political situations as the Republic fought for its freedom. The story starts by describing the Netherlands' land and government, from when the Romans took over to when local leaders gained power. Central ideas show the differences between being ruled by others and fighting back, how a unique Dutch culture grew, and how business and government worked together to create the foundation for a future republic. The beginning prepares readers for a detailed look into the difficult fight for freedom that would shape the Dutch Republic's identity and importance in history.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84)
By John Lothrop Motley
Witness the gripping saga of a nation's fight for freedom as it clashes against an empire's might and the chains of religious dominance.
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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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