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The Life and Death of John of Barneveld: Advocate of Holland with a View of the Primary Causes and Movements of the Thirty Years' War Part Two

The Life and Death of John of Barneveld: Advocate of Holland with a View of the Primary Causes and Movements of the Thirty Years' War Part Two

Motley, John Lothrop

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Historical FiguresArmed ForcesGeneral European History

ISBN10: 1417923970
ISBN13: 9781417923977
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 488
Weight: 1.56
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Death of John of Barneveld: Advocate of Holland with a View of the Primary Causes and Movements of the Thirty Years' War V2 is a historical book written by John Lothrop Motley. The book is a detailed account of the life and death of John of Barneveld, a prominent Dutch statesman who served as the Advocate of Holland during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Motley provides a comprehensive view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, which was fought between 1618 and 1648. The book explores the political and religious tensions that led to the war, as well as the major events and battles that occurred during the conflict. Motley's account of John of Barneveld's life is based on extensive research and includes many primary sources. He describes Barneveld's rise to power, his role in shaping Dutch politics and foreign policy, and his eventual downfall and execution. The book also explores the broader context of Barneveld's life and work, including the religious and political conflicts that shaped the Netherlands during his time. Overall, The Life and Death of John of Barneveld: Advocate of Holland with a View of the Primary Causes and Movements of the Thirty Years' War V2 is a detailed and engaging historical account that provides valuable insights into the political and religious history of the Netherlands and Europe during the early modern period.1874. Part Two of Two. With Illustrations. American historian and diplomat, The Life and Death of John of Barneveld is Motley's last work. A biography that reads more like a history, the Contents of Volume II. include: The Advocate sounds the Alarm in Germany; James still presses for the Payment of the Dutch Republic's Debt to him; Ferdinand of Gratz crowned King of Bohemia; Barneveld connected with the East India Company, but opposed to the West India Company; The Commonwealth bent on Self-destruction; Maurice revolutionizes the Provinces; A Deputation from Utrecht to Maurice; Fruitless Interview between Barneveld and Maurice; Rancour between the Politico-Religious Parties; Barneveld's Imprisonment; Barneveld's Execution; Grotius urged to ask Forgiveness; and Barneveld's Sons plot against Maurice. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417923962.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.

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