"History of the United Netherlands, 1588" by John Lothrop Motley is a detailed historical narrative from the 1800s that unfolds the struggles and clashes in the Netherlands during the close of the 1500s, especially around the time of the Spanish Armada. The book examines King Philip II of Spain’s ambitions to suppress the rise of Protestantism across Europe. It looks closely at the faults in the King's plans and the confusion within the Spanish military as they prepared to invade, even showing unexpected moments like when the slave soldiers on Spain's ships rose up against their commanders, led by David Gwynn. England's reaction to the looming Spanish Armada also features prominently, stressing the critical sea battles that ultimately resulted in defeat for Spain. Motley crafts a vivid story of ambition, secret plots, and the great conflict between Catholic and Protestant forces, showing how these events had a large and continuing impact on Europe.
History of the United Netherlands, 1588c
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst religious conflict and royal ambition, a kingdom defends itself against invasion as flawed strategies and unlikely rebellions alter the course of history.
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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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