"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 32: 1582-84" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative focused on the Dutch fight for freedom from Spain during 1582-1584. The story follows important people like William of Orange as they navigate tricky political situations and constant warfare. The book opens with a look at the military moves of Alexander Farnese as he tries take back land and deals with people like the Duke of Anjou. Also, it shows how William of Orange faced plots and attempts to assassinate him. The major themes are full of loyalty, the danger of betrayal, and Netherland's quest for liberty in action.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 32: 1582-84
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst sieges and treacherous plots, a nation's struggle for freedom rests on the shoulders of a leader targeted for assassination.
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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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