The History Of United Netherlands 1584 to 1586 - John Lothrop Motley - Bog

The History of United Netherlands 1584 to 1586 is a book written by John Lothrop Motley. It is a comprehensive account of the political, social, and military events that took place in the Netherlands during the period of 1584 to 1586. The book provides a detailed analysis of the struggle for independence of the Dutch Republic against the Spanish Empire. It covers the reign of William of Orange, the rise of the Dutch Republic, the battles of Zutphen and Warnsveld, and the assassination of William of Orange. The book also includes a detailed description of the political and social conditions of the Netherlands during this period, including the role of religion, the influence of foreign powers, and the impact of the war on the Dutch people. The History of United Netherlands 1584 to 1586 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Dutch Republic and the struggle for independence against the Spanish Empire.The Queen was disappointed, but stood firm. She had been slow in taking her resolution, but she was unflinching when her mind was made up. Instead of retreating from her, position, now that it became doubly dangerous, she advanced several steps nearer towards her allies. For it was obvious, if more precious time should be lost, that Holland and Zeeland would share the fate of Antwerp. Already the belief, that, with the loss of that city, all had been lost, was spreading both in the Provinces and in England, and Elizabeth felt that the time had indeed come to confront the danger.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.