History Of The United Netherlands V1, 1584-1585

""History Of The United Netherlands V1, 1584-1585: From The Death Of William The Silent To The Twelve Years������� Truce, 1609"" is a book written by John Lothrop Motley and published in 1900. The book is the first volume in a series that covers the history of the Netherlands from the late 16th century to the early 17th century.The book focuses on the period from the death of William the Silent, the leader of the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule, in 1584 to the signing of the Twelve Years������� Truce in 1609. During this time, the Netherlands was engaged in a long and bitter struggle for independence from Spain, which had controlled the region for over a century.Motley's book provides a detailed account of the political, military, and social events that shaped the history of the Netherlands during this period. He describes the rise of the Dutch Republic, the leadership of key figures such as Maurice of Nassau and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, and the military campaigns that were fought against the Spanish.Motley also examines the cultural and religious developments that took place in the Netherlands during this time, including the rise of Calvinism and the emergence of Dutch literature and art.Overall, ""History Of The United Netherlands V1, 1584-1585: From The Death Of William The Silent To The Twelve Years������� Truce, 1609"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in the history of the Netherlands, written by one of the most respected historians of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.