The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 06: 1560-61

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 06: 1560-61

[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.] Agitation in the NetherlandsThe ancient charters resorted to as barriers against the measures of government"Joyous entrance" of BrabantConstitution of HollandGrowing unpopularity of Antony Perrenot, Archbishop of MechlinOpposition to the new bishoprics, by Orange, Egmont, and other influential noblesFury of the people at the continued presence of the foreign soldieryOrange resigns the command of the legionThe troops recalledPhilip's personal attention to the details of persecutionPerrenot becomes Cardinal de GranvelleAll the power of government in his handsHis increasing unpopularityAnimosity and violence of Egmont towards the CardinalRelations between Orange and GranvelleAncient friendship gradually changing to enmityRenewal of the magistracy at AntwerpQuarrel between the Prince and CardinalJoint letter of Orange and Egmont to the KingAnswer of the KingIndignation of Philip against Count HornSecret correspondence between the King and CardinalRemonstrances against the new bishopricsPhilip's private financial statementsPenury of the exchequer in Spain and in the provincesPlan for debasing the coinMarriage of William the Silent with the Princess of Lorraine circumventedNegotiations for his matrimonial alliance with Princess Anna of Saxony Correspondence between Granvelle and Philip upon the subject Opposition of Landgrave Philip and of Philip the SecondCharacter and conduct of Elector AugustusMission of Count Schwartzburg Communications of Orange to the King and to Duchess Margaret Characteristic letter of PhilipArtful conduct of Granvelle and of the RegentVisit of Orange to DresdenProposed "note" of Elector AugustusRefusal of the PrinceProtest of the Landgrave against the marriagePreparations for the wedding at LeipzigNotarial instrument drawn up on the marriage dayWedding ceremonies and festivitiesEntrance of Granvelle into Mechlin as Archbishop Compromise in Brabant between the abbeys and bishops. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4806
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English