The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 23: 1576

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 23: 1576

[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.] Assumption of affairs by the state council at BrusselsHesitation at MadridJoachim HopperMal-administrationVigilance of Orange The provinces drawn more closely togetherInequality of the conflictPhysical condition of HollandNew act of Union between Holland and ZealandAuthority of the Prince defined and enlarged Provincial polity characterizedGenerous sentiments of the Prince His tolerant spiritLetters from the KingAttitude of the great powers towards the NetherlandsCorrespondence and policy of ElizabethSecret negotiations with France and AlenconConfused and menacing aspect of GermanyResponsible, and laborious position of OrangeAttempt to relieve ZierickzeeDeath of Admiral Boisot Capitulation of the city upon honourable termsMutiny of the Spanish troops in SchouwenGeneral causes of discontentAlarming increase of the mutinyThe rebel regiments enter BrabantFruitless attempts to pacify themThey take possession of AlostEdicts, denouncing them, from the state councilIntense excitement in Brussels and AntwerpLetters from Philip brought by Marquis Havre The King's continued procrastinationRuinous royal confirmation of the authority assumed by the state councilUnited and general resistance to foreign military oppressionThe German troops and the Antwerp garrison, under Avila, join the revoltLetter of Verdugo A crisis approachingJerome de Roda in the citadelThe mutiny universal. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4825
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English