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History of the United Netherlands, 1590b

By John Lothrop Motley
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A political-military panorama traces Philip II's ambition to expand Spanish power by diverting the Duke of Parma from the Low Countries to invade a France exhausted by civil war, chronicling the French king of Navarre's rise, his victory at Ivry, the subsequent siege and relief of Paris, and the contested captures of Lagny and Corbeil. It examines papal wavering, the decisive role of clergy and mercenary armies, the strategic strain on Spanish forces, and Parma's fraught return to the Netherlands. Throughout, religious rhetoric and dynastic claims are shown as instruments of broader contests between emerging national unity and transnational monarchy.

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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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