"History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the ... Volume I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative chronicling the Dutch Republic's birth amidst war and political maneuvering. This book explores the period after William the Silent's death, showcasing how the Dutch people faced Spanish rule and religious battles as they fought for independence in the late 1500s. It captures the sense of loss experienced by the Dutch after William's assassination, yet highlights their resolve to fight for their freedom. It examines the vital role William the Silent played in the Dutch's journey, and how the Dutch people united to continue their quest for self-rule; setting the stage for a complex struggle involving alliances, politics, and battling for religious freedom against oppression.
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-86)
By John Lothrop Motley
After their leader's assassination, a nation must rise up and fight for its very existence against a powerful empire, igniting a battle for 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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