History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1600-02

"History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce--1609" by John Lothrop Motley is a story that transports readers to a desperate time of war, detailing the Dutch fight for freedom from Spain. The story highlights the creation of the Dutch Republic and the many struggles it had with Spain. The book focuses on the long siege of Ostend. The siege shows the bravery and the sacrifices of the Dutch people and their foes. Names of leaders, such as Sir Francis Vere, become important. The detailed story shows the strategies of war, the strong hold that religion had on the war and the citizens, and the pride that drove them to fight.