"Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical exploration of John of Barneveld, a key political figure during a chaotic time in Europe. Set against the beginning of the Thirty Years' War, the book highlights the political environment of the Netherlands and nearby countries. It shows Barneveld's strong support for Protestantism and his important work in dealing with difficult international issues. The story opens with Barneveld concerned about the growing strength of Catholic armies and the lack of concern from Protestant leaders in Germany. Early chapters describe his attempts to gain support from France and England, warning them about the Catholic League and Spain's goals. Barneveld uses careful communication to try to get military help and strengthen alliances, with the aim of protecting Protestant freedoms and the independence of his country, revealing him as a leader dedicated to defending his nation and the Protestant faith as tensions rise.
Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1614-17
By John Lothrop Motley
A powerful leader's fight to unite nations against a looming war threatens to be undone by the very forces he seeks to protect.
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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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