The Siege Of Leyden (1900)

The Siege of Leyden is a historical account of the siege of the Dutch city of Leiden in 1574 during the Eighty Years' War. Written by American historian John Lothrop Motley and originally published in 1900, the book chronicles the events leading up to the siege and the subsequent battle between the Dutch rebels and the Spanish army. Motley provides a detailed description of the political and social context of the conflict, including the religious tensions between Protestant and Catholic factions. He also describes the military strategies and tactics used by both sides during the siege, as well as the hardships endured by the citizens of Leiden during the months-long blockade. The book is a comprehensive and engaging historical account of a pivotal moment in Dutch history, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike.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.