"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 21: 1573-74" by John Lothrop Motley is a retelling of the Dutch struggle for freedom, with a close look at the years 1573-1574. Caught between the desire for peace and the grip of Spanish rule, the Netherlands faces a critical moment as Don Luis de Requesens steps in to govern, promising change after the harsh rule of Duke Alva. William of Orange fights not just on the battlefield but also through words, trying to free cities and keep hope alive, while battles like the one at Mook change the course of the war and bring both loss and renewed determination to the Dutch. Through political talks, sieges, and the heavy price paid by figures like Count Louis of Nassau, the book captures a key time in the creation of the Dutch Republic, showing how their fight for independence pushes forward against the odds.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 21: 1573-74
By John Lothrop Motley
In a land torn by war, leaders rise and fall, battles test wills, and the dream of a nation hangs in the balance.
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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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