The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 09: 1564-65

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 09: 1564-65

[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.] Return of the three seigniors to the state councilPolicy of OrangeCorrupt character of the governmentEfforts of the Prince in favor of reformInfluence of ArmenterosPainful situation of VigliusHis anxiety to retireSecret charges against him transmitted by the Duchess to PhilipOminous signs of the times Attention of Philip to the details of persecutionExecution of Fabricius, and tumult at AntwerpHorrible cruelty towards the ProtestantsRemonstrance of the Magistracy of Bruges and of the four Flemish estates against TitelmannObduracy of PhilipCouncil of TrentQuarrel for precedence between the French and Spanish envoysOrder for the publication of the Trent decrees in the NetherlandsOpposition to the measureReluctance of the Duchess Egmont accepts a mission to SpainViolent debate in the council concerning his instructionsRemarkable speech of OrangeApoplexy of VigliusTemporary appointment of HopperDeparture of Egmont Disgraceful scene at CambrayCharacter of the ArchbishopEgmont in SpainFlattery and briberyCouncil of DoctorsVehement declarations of PhilipHis instructions to Egmont at his departure Proceedings of Orange in regard to his principalityEgmont's report to the state council concerning his missionHis vainglory Renewed orders from Philip to continue the persecutionIndignation of EgmontHabitual dissimulation of the KingReproof of Egmont by OrangeAssembly of doctors in BrusselsResult of their deliberations transmitted to PhilipUniversal excitement in the NetherlandsNew punishment for hereticsInterview at Bayonne between Catharine de Medici and her daughter, the Queen of Spain Mistaken views upon this subjectDiplomacy of AlvaArtful conduct of CatharineStringent letters from Philip to the Duchess with regard to the inquisitionConsternation of Margaret and of Viglius New proclamation of the Edicts, the Inquisition, and the Council of TrentFury of the peopleResistance of the leading seigniors and of the Brabant CouncilBrabant declared free of the inquisitionPrince Alexander of Parma betrothed to Donna Maria of PortugalHer portraitExpensive preparations for the nuptials Assembly of the Golden FleeceOration of VigliusWedding of Prince Alexander. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4809
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English