"History of the United Netherlands, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical analysis of the Netherlands in the late 1500s. It looks at the delicate political and military events during the Eighty Years' War, with special attention on the covert dealings and disputes among Queen Elizabeth I, the Earl of Leicester, and Alexander Farnese, the Duke of Parma. The story shows the complicated themes of trust, double-crossing, and the fight for power, as well as the mixed feelings and loyalty during that time. The story begins with Elizabeth's talks with Parma as tensions grew, demonstrating the worries that the Dutch had about the Queen's plans, and highlighting secret communications that uncover a lack of trust among those involved. With rising tensions, the writing shows how shaky things were and points out that Leicester wasn't liked, hinting that Dutch freedom and belief in religious liberty were in danger. These opening chapters create the scene for learning about the complex world of diplomacy and the importance of loyalty during a chaotic time in European history.
History of the United Netherlands, 1587d
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst political backstabbing and war, a queen, an earl, and a duke secretly negotiate for power, leaving a nation’s hope for freedom hanging 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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