Rise of the Dutch Republic - A History

Klappentext This classic three-volume history of the foundation of the Dutch Republic was first published in 1855. Zusammenfassung This is a classic account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic by American historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77). The first edition of the three-volume work was first published in 1855 to great popular acclaim and was quickly translated into French, Dutch, German and Russian. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Historical introduction; Part I. Philip the Second in the Netherlands. 1555-9: 1. The opening and closing scene; 2. Saint Quentin and Gravelines; 3. Philip's farewell to the Netherlands; Part II. Administration of the Duchess Margaret. 1559-67: 1. Sowing the wind; 2. The taciturn against King, Cardinal, and Elector; 3. The Holy Inquisition; 4. A mortal combat and fatal triumph; 5. The harvest ripening; 6. Compromise and moderation; 7. The first whirlwind.

Product details

• Authors: John Lothrop Motley
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108036757
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03675-7
• No. of pages: 596
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - European History; The Rise of the Dutch Republic 3 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Netherlands, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800