The Rise Of The Dutch Republic: A History; Volume 1

This classic history book chronicles the rise of the Dutch Republic from its origins in the sixteenth century through to its emergence as a major European power. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including contemporary letters and diaries, John Lothrop Motley paints a vivid portrait of the political, social, and cultural forces that drove this remarkable transformation.

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