"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 22: 1574-76" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical work that recounts the Dutch Republic's fight for freedom from Spain in the years 1574 to 1576. This book explores a time filled with war, attempted peace talks, and power shifts; it shines a light on people like William of Orange and other important leaders and diplomats. Motley looks closely at the failed attempts to make peace with Spain, the changing politics within the Dutch provinces, and the tensions between local towns and the national government. The book paints a vivid picture of the social and political problems, the strong determination of the Dutch people to win their independence, and the tricky and often dishonest diplomatic games being played, ultimately leading to increased unrest and the move towards declaring independence, setting the stage for the Dutch Republic's beginning.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 22: 1574-76
By John Lothrop Motley
Through war and deception, a nation fights for freedom, setting the stage for a new republic to emerge from the ashes of conflict.
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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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