"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 25: 1577, part II" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical narrative from the 1800s that recounts the Dutch Republic's fight against Spanish control, bringing to life the characters and political events of the time. This specific volume tells the story of Don John's time as Governor-General, showing his conflicted feelings about the Dutch people and his efforts to strengthen his power. Through letters between Don John and his secretary, Escovedo, it exposes the political schemes, plans against the Prince of Orange, and the dishonesty within the Spanish government. It highlights the growing tension between the wish for peace and the oppression that spurred the Dutch to rebel, setting the stage for greater conflict as they sought their independence.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 25: 1577, part II
By John Lothrop Motley
Amidst political conspiracies and a people's yearning for freedom, a governor grapples with his disdain for those he rules, even as their spirit of rebellion ignites.
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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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