The History Of United Netherlands 1590 to 1599

By John Lothrop Motley

Book Overview

""The History of United Netherlands 1590 to 1599"" is a book written by John Lothrop Motley that provides a detailed account of the events that took place in the Netherlands during the late 16th century. The book covers the period from 1590 to 1599, which was a critical time in the history of the Netherlands. During this period, the country was in a state of war, with Spain trying to regain control of the region. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to this conflict.Motley's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Netherlands. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive account of the events that took place during this period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the military campaigns, diplomatic negotiations, and the social and economic conditions of the time.Overall, ""The History of United Netherlands 1590 to 1599"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Netherlands or European history in general. It provides a fascinating insight into a critical period in the country's history and offers valuable lessons that are still relevant today.During the past quarter of a century there had been tragic scenes enough in France, but now the only man who could have conducted Philip's schemes to a tragic if not a successful issue was gone. Friendly death had been swifter than Philip, and had removed Alexander from the scene before his master had found fitting opportunity to inflict the disgrace on which he was resolved. Meantime, Charles Mansfeld made a feeble attempt to lead an army from the Netherlands into France, to support the sinking fortunes of the League; but it was not for that general-of-artillery to attempt the well-graced part of the all-accomplished Farnese with much hope of success. A considerable force of Spanish infantry, too, had been sent to Paris, where they had been received with much enthusiasm; a very violent and determined churchman, Sega, archbishop of Piacenza, and cardinal- legate, having arrived to check on the part of the holy father any attempt by the great wavering heretic to get himself readmitted into the fold of the faithful.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419124331
• ISBN13: 9781419124334
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"