History of the United Netherlands, 1594

History of the United Netherlands, 1594

[NOTE: There is a short list of bookmarks, or pointers, at the end of the file for those who may wish to sample the author's ideas before making an entire meal of them. D.W.] Prince Maurice lays siege to GertruydenbergAdvantages of the new system of warfareProgress of the besieging operationsSuperiority of Maurice's manoeuvresAdventure of Count Philip of Nassau Capitulation of GertruydenbergMutiny among the Spanish troops Attempt of Verdugo to retake CoewordenSuspicions of treason in the English garrison at OstendLetter of Queen Elizabeth to Sir Edward Norris on the subjectSecond attempt on CoewordenAssault on Groningen by MauriceSecond adventure of Philip of NassauNarrow escape of Prince MauriceSurrender of GroningenParticulars of the siegeQuestion of religious tolerationProgress of the United NetherlandsCondition of the "obedient" NetherlandsIncompetency of Peter Mansfeld as GovernorArchduke Ernest, the successor of FarneseDifficulties of his positionHis unpopularityGreat achievements of the republicansTriumphal entry of Ernest into Brussels and AntwerpMagnificence of the spectacleDisaffection of the Spanish troopsGreat military rebellionPhilip's proposal to destroy the English fleetHis assassination plansPlot to poison Queen ElizabethConspiracies against Prince MauriceFutile attempts at negotiationProposal of a marriage between Henry and the InfantaSecret mission from Henry to the King of SpainSpecial dispatch to England and the StatenHenry obtains further aid from Queen Elizabeth and the StatesCouncilAnxiety of the Protestant countries to bring about a war with SpainAspect of affairs at the close of the year 1594. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4866
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English