The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 17: 1570-72

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 17: 1570-72

[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.] Orange and Count Louis in FrancePeace with the Huguenots Coligny's memoir, presented by request to Charles IX., on the subject of invading the NetherlandsSecret correspondence of Orange organized by Paul BuysPrivateering commissions issued by the PrinceRegulations prescribed by him for the fleets thus created Impoverished condition of the PrinceHis fortitudeHis personal sacrifices and privationsHis generosityRenewed contest between the Duke and the Estates on the subject of the tenth and twentieth penceViolent disputes in the councilFirm opposition of Viglius Edict commanding the immediate collection of the taxPopular tumultsViglius denounced by AlvaThe Duke's fierce complaints to the KingSecret schemes of Philip against Queen Elizabeth of EnglandThe Ridolphi plot to murder Elizabeth countenanced by Philip and Pius V.The King's orders to Alva to further the plan The Duke's remonstrancesExplosion of the plotObstinacy of PhilipRenewed complaints of Alva as to the imprudent service required of himOther attempts of Philip to murder ElizabethDon John of Austria in the LevantBattle of LepantoSlothfulness of SelimAppointment of Medina CeliIncessant wrangling in Brussels upon the taxPersevering efforts of OrangeContempt of Alva for the PrinceProposed sentence of ignominy against his nameSonoy's mission to GermanyRemarkable papers issued by the PrinceThe "harangue"Intense hatred for Alva entertained by the highest as well as lower ordersVisit of Francis de Alva to BrusselsHis unfavourable report to the KingQuerulous language of the Duke Deputation to SpainUniversal revolt against the taxFerocity of AlvaExecution of eighteen tradesmen secretly orderedInterrupted by the capture of BrillBeggars of the seaThe younger Wild Boar of ArdennesReconciliation between the English government and that of AlvaThe Netherland privateersmen ordered out of English ports De la Marck's fleet before BrillThe town summoned to surrender Commissioners sent out to the fleetFlight of the magistrates and townspeopleCapture of the placeIndignation of AlvaPopular exultation in BrusselsPuns and CaricaturesBossu ordered to recover the town of BrillHis defeatHis perfidious entrance into RotterdamMassacre in that cityFlushing revolutionized Unsuccessful attempt of Governor de Bourgogne to recal the citizens to their obedienceExpedition under Treslong from Brill to assist the town of FlushingMurder of Paccheco by the PatriotsZeraerts appointed Governor of Walcheren by Orange. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4818
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English