"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II by John Lothrop Motley" is a historical narrative that transports the reader to the late 16th century Netherlands, a land embroiled in a fierce battle for freedom. Motley vividly paints a picture of the era's political chaos and religious tension, zeroing in on the key year of 1578 when the Dutch provinces were fighting for independence from Spain. The story highlights the leadership of the Prince of Orange as he navigates treacherous political waters, striving to unify the people amidst religious divisions. The book follows dramatic shifts in power, from the revolt in Amsterdam to the death of Don John, capturing the passions of people seeking change and underscoring the beginning struggles in forging a unified Dutch nation.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst war and religious divides, a nation fights for its very existence.
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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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