"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 10: 1566, part I" by John Lothrop Motley is a story that looks at a time of big changes as the Dutch Republic began. It explores the start of the Dutch fight against Spanish rule, driven by important people like William of Orange and Louis of Nassau who wanted freedom and the right to worship as they chose. Getting underway in the year 1566, the book pulls us in to the creation of the "Compromise," a key paper challenging the inquisition, while also highlighting voices like Francis Junius, who passionately sought change. Follow along the complex political situation, where the feelings of the people rise against the tough laws of the Spanish rulers, leading to intense debates among nobles about how to respond, all of which setting the stage for a major conflict that will transform the region's destiny in a powerful story of resistance, beliefs, and the battle of ideals.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 10: 1566, part I
By John Lothrop Motley
In a time of oppression, brave leaders ignite a spark of rebellion, daring to challenge an empire for the sake of freedom and faith.
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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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