History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89 — Complete

"History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89 — Complete" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical work that explores when the Netherlands fought for its freedom in the late 1500s. The story tells about the important events in the war, like the strategies and fights that helped shape the country's independence from Spain. Readers get to know important people such as Sir Philip Sidney, the Earl of Leicester, and the Duke of Parma, and the story looks at into how their actions changed the direction of the war. The story begins in the Netherlands, focusing on how important rivers and towns were in the war. One important event that is covered is the Siege of Grave, where English soldiers, led by Lord Leicester and Sir John Norris, worked hard to save their people from the Spanish army, which was led by the Duke of Parma with bravery and betrayal mixing with the personal goals and flaws of those involved and starting a difficult time in Dutch history.