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Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1614-17

By John Lothrop Motley
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The author presents a political study of Barneveld, recounting his public career, diplomatic correspondence, and strategies as he warned Protestant powers of rising Catholic influence and sought military and financial aid to protect the republic. The account examines his instructions to envoys, negotiations with other courts over subsidies and garrisons, and his assessment of the republican federal system, noting its strengths and vulnerabilities. The narrative highlights the interaction of personal motives and statecraft and reconstructs how Barneveld attempted to avert a wider continental war while managing domestic rivalries and international pressures.

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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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