"History of the United Netherlands, 1598" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical book that happened in the 1800s and informs readers about the United Netherlands, a location that experienced conflict with Spain from the death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce. The book includes Olden-Barneveld and Prince Maurice of Nassau who were important men that had to deal with diplomatic relations and military struggles of the time. It starts by introducing a diplomatic trip by the United Netherlands’ messengers to Henry IV of France, who aimed to prevent a peace agreement between France and Spain that would threaten their independence. The beginning talks about the preparations and the envoy’s journey as they talk with French and English powers, while thinking about the importance of the trip. The author highlights the struggles faced by leaders who tried to secure their nation's future against difficult problems.
History of the United Netherlands, 1598
By John Lothrop Motley
In a time of war and political games. messengers travel through Europe to protect their land from falling into the hands of foreign rulers.
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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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