"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1574-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative from the 1800s, detailing the Dutch provinces' fight for freedom from Spain, a time filled with political games, battles, and religious disagreements. The story highlights William of Orange as a central figure, leading the charge for civil and religious rights for the Protestant people of the Netherlands. The book starts by painting a picture of a stressed Dutch Republic in the late 1570s, showing both talks for peace and trouble after the Council of Blood. It shows secret peace talks and the strong will of the Prince of Orange as tensions rise with Spain. The story shows how loyalties changed among the provinces, the need to stand together against outside forces, and the personalities of important leaders, setting the scene for a rebellion and a battle for independence.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1574-84)
By John Lothrop Motley
In a world of political secrets and religious divides, a nation rises up against an empire to fight for its own destiny.
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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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