"The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland: with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical exploration of the early 17th century. It tells the story of John of Barneveld, a key Dutch leader who faced tough political and religious challenges during the Thirty Years' War as he fought for Dutch freedom against Spain. Barneveld is shown as a central player, skillfully maneuvering through Europe's complex politics to protect the Netherlands, dealing with both enemies from abroad and disagreements at home. The book covers important happenings such as changing alliances and the conflict between Protestants and Catholics, emphasizing Barneveld's work to build lasting peace while supporting Protestant causes.
Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1613-15
By John Lothrop Motley
In a world of shifting loyalties and religious divide, one statesman's fight for his nation's independence leads to his ultimate demise amidst political treachery.
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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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