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History of the United Netherlands, 1588-89

By John Lothrop Motley
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A close chronological account describes the immediate aftermath of the great naval crisis, moving from renewed military campaigns to political maneuvering across the Low Countries and neighboring courts. It follows sieges and amphibious assaults, notably a costly attempt to seize a river island and the protracted investment of a fortified town defended by Anglo-Dutch forces; exposes a covert proposal to induce a leading commander to assume local sovereignty; records raids, naval expeditions with limited success, and the deaths and shifting alliances among European houses, all producing exhaustion and recalibration rather than decisive resolution.

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John Lothrop Motley

John Lothrop Motley was an American historian and diplomat, best known for his comprehensive work, "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce." This multi-volume history, published in the 1860s, explores the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule during the late 16th century. Motley's meticulous research and engaging narrative style contributed significantly to the understanding of this pivotal period in European history. In addition to his historical writings, he served as the U.S. Minister to Austria, reflecting his deep engagement with both history and politics.

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