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William The Silent (1897)

William The Silent (1897)

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresGeneral European History

ISBN10: 054877028X
ISBN13: 9780548770283
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 10 2007
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William The Silent is a historical biography written by Frederic Harrison and published in 1897. The book tells the story of William of Orange, also known as William the Silent, who was a key figure in the Dutch War of Independence against Spain in the 16th century.Harrison's book provides a detailed account of William's life, from his early years as a nobleman in the Spanish court to his eventual leadership of the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. The author examines William's political and military strategies, as well as his personal life and relationships.In addition to profiling William, Harrison also explores the broader historical context of the Dutch War of Independence. He discusses the social, economic, and religious factors that contributed to the conflict, and he analyzes the impact of the war on European politics and society.Overall, William The Silent is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deep insight into the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Dutch history.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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