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The Project Gutenberg Works of John Lothrop Motley A Linked Index for: The Rise of the Dutch Republic; The History of the United Netherlands; The Life and Death of John of Barneveld

By John Lothrop Motley

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Witness the gripping story of a nation's fight for freedom, filled with heroes, battles, and the political games that shaped its destiny.

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"The Project Gutenberg Works of John Lothrop Motley" by John Lothrop Motley is a journey into a past era, focusing on the Netherlands in the 1500s and 1600s, when it was fighting for freedom and building a nation. It is a record of Motley's writings on the twists and turns of Dutch history, with a keen eye for the important events and leaders of the time. The collection includes "The Rise of the Dutch Republic," a vivid description of the Dutch battling against Spanish control, filled with key characters and social movements. Also included are "The History of the United Netherlands," following the nation's complicated path as it united against outside forces, and the "Life and Death of John of Barneveld," which tells the story of one of the main people in the fight for Dutch independence. In all, the book presents a complete picture of the events and people that made the Netherlands what it is today, mixing storytelling with thorough research.

About the Author

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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