History of the United Netherlands - From Death of William Silent to Twelve Years Truce 1609

Klappentext This four-volume history explains the lead up to the 1609 Treaty of Antwerp, which recognized Holland's independence from Spanish rule. Zusammenfassung This classic four-volume history of the Netherlands from American historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77), published 1860–7, covers the period from the assassination of William the Silent to the Treaty of Antwerp (1609), which imposed a truce of twelve years between Spain and the Netherlands. Inhaltsverzeichnis Advertisement; 21. Effect of the assassination of Henry III; 22. Struggle of the United Provinces against Philip of Spain; 23. Philip's scheme of aggrandizement; 24. Prince Maurice; 25. War in Brittany and Normandy; 26. Return of Prince Maurice to the siege of Steenwyk; 27. Negotiations between Queen Elizabeth and the States; 28. Influence of the rule and character of Philip II; 29. Effect of the death of Farnese upon Philip's schemes; 30. Prince Maurice lays siege to Gertuydenberg; 31. Formal declaration of war against Spain; 32. Archduke-Cardinal Albert appointed governor of the Netherlands; 33. Struggle of the Netherlands against Spain; 34. Mission of the States to Henry to prevent the consummation of peace with Spain; 35. Negotations between France and Spain; 36. Commercial prospects of Holland; 37. Military operations in the Netherlands.

Product details

• Authors: John Lothrop Motley
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108036641
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03664-1
• No. of pages: 616
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - European History; History of the United Netherlands 4 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Netherlands, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, C 1600 To C 1700