"Life and Death of John of Barneveld — Complete (1609-1623)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative that captures the story of John of Barneveld, a key figure in the Dutch Republic during its formative years. Set against the backdrop of the Netherlands' fight for freedom from Spain and the brewing storm of the Thirty Years' War, the book chronicles Barneveld's pivotal role in shaping the young nation’s policies and future. Beginning with an overview of Barneveld's influential life and the complicated politics of Europe after the truce with Spain, the narrative highlights the growing tensions caused by religious disagreements and power struggles among European countries. Barneveld emerges as a brilliant statesman, whose political skills become clear through his detailed communications and strategic diplomacy, establishing him as the most powerful person in Dutch politics. The beginning hints to the growing internal conflicts between civic duty and religious views, which sets the stage for Barneveld's essential and ultimately sad journey.
Life and Death of John of Barneveld — Complete (1609-1623)
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst religious conflict and political maneuvering, a powerful statesman navigates the treacherous path of a nation's independence, leading to his own dramatic end.
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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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