John Lothrop Motley

John Lothrop Motley: Selections From The Rise Of The Dutch Republic And History Of The United Netherlands (1902) is a book that contains selected excerpts from two historical works by John Lothrop Motley. The first work, The Rise of the Dutch Republic, is a detailed account of the Dutch War of Independence against Spain in the 16th century. The second work, History of the United Netherlands, continues the story of the Dutch Republic and covers the period from the end of the war until the death of William the Silent in 1584.The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic developments that shaped the history of the Dutch Republic. It covers topics such as the religious conflicts that led to the Dutch Revolt, the role of William the Silent in the struggle for independence, and the establishment of the Dutch Republic as a dominant economic and military power in Europe.The selected excerpts are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to follow the narrative of the Dutch Republic's rise to power. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides background information on John Lothrop Motley and his historical works.Overall, John Lothrop Motley: Selections From The Rise Of The Dutch Republic And History Of The United Netherlands (1902) is an informative and engaging book that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Europe's most influential nations.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.