The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 29: 1578, part III

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 29: 1578, part III

[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.] Birth, education, marriage, and youthful character of Alexander FarneseHis private adventuresExploits at Lepanto and at GembloursHe succeeds to the governmentPersonal appearance and characteristicsAspect of affairsInternal dissensionsAnjou at MonsJohn Casimir's intrigues at GhentAnjou disbands his soldiersThe Netherlands ravaged by various foreign troopsAnarchy and confusion in GhentImbize and RyhoveFate of Hessels and VischNew Pacification drawn up by OrangeRepresentations of Queen ElizabethRemonstrance of Brussels Riots and image-breaking in GhentDispleasure of OrangeHis presence implored at Ghent, where he establishes a Religious PeacePainful situation of John Casimir Sharp rebukes of ElizabethHe takes his departureHis troops apply to Farnese, who allows them to leave the countryAnjou's departure and manifestoElizabeth's letters to the states-general with regard to himComplimentary addresses by the Estates to the DukeDeath of BossuCalumnies against OrangeVenality of the malcontent grandeesLa Motte's treasonIntrigues of the Prior of RentySaint Aldegonde at ArrasThe Prior of St. Vaast's exertions Opposition of the clergy in the Walloon provinces to the taxation of the general governmentTriangular contestMunicipal revolution in Arras led by Gosson and othersCounter-revolutionRapid trials and executions"Reconciliation" of the malcontent chieftains Secret treaty of Mount St. Eloi: Mischief made by the Prior of RentyHis accusations against the reconciled lordsVengeance taken upon himCounter movement by the liberal partyUnion of Utrecht The Act analyzed and characterized. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4831
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English