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Title: History of the United Netherlands, 1587d
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "History of the United Netherlands, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate political and military situations in the Netherlands during a critical period of the Eighty Years' War, particularly focusing on the secret negotiations and conflicts involving figures such as Queen Elizabeth I of England, the Earl of Leicester, and Alexander Farnese, the Duke of Parma. It delves into the themes of diplomacy, betrayal, and the struggle for dominance, emphasizing the complexities of loyalties amidst the ongoing religious and political turmoil. The opening of the work introduces the context of Elizabeth's negotiations with Parma amidst rising tensions in the Netherlands. It outlines the concerns and apprehensions held by the States regarding the Queen's intentions while detailing the clandestine communications that reveal a deep distrust among the parties involved. As tensions mount, the narrative presents the precarious balance of power, highlighting Leicester's unpopularity while suggesting that the fight for Dutch independence and religious freedom hangs in the balance. The initial chapters set the stage for an exploration of the intricate web of diplomacy and the high stakes of loyalty during this tumultuous period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4854
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of the United Netherlands, 1587d
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "History of the United Netherlands, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate political and military situations in the Netherlands during a critical period of the Eighty Years' War, particularly focusing on the secret negotiations and conflicts involving figures such as Queen Elizabeth I of England, the Earl of Leicester, and Alexander Farnese, the Duke of Parma. It delves into the themes of diplomacy, betrayal, and the struggle for dominance, emphasizing the complexities of loyalties amidst the ongoing religious and political turmoil. The opening of the work introduces the context of Elizabeth's negotiations with Parma amidst rising tensions in the Netherlands. It outlines the concerns and apprehensions held by the States regarding the Queen's intentions while detailing the clandestine communications that reveal a deep distrust among the parties involved. As tensions mount, the narrative presents the precarious balance of power, highlighting Leicester's unpopularity while suggesting that the fight for Dutch independence and religious freedom hangs in the balance. The initial chapters set the stage for an exploration of the intricate web of diplomacy and the high stakes of loyalty during this tumultuous period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4854
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.