The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 04: 1555-59

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 04: 1555-59

[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.] Sketch of Philip the SecondCharacteristics of Mary TudorPortrait of PhilipHis councilRivalry of Rup Gomez and AlvaCharacter of Rup GomezQueen Mary of HungarySketch of Philibert of Savoy Truce of VaucellesSecret treaty between the Pope and Henry II. Rejoicings in the Netherlands on account of the PeacePurposes of PhilipRe-enactment of the edict of 1b60The King's dissimulation "Request" to the provincesInfraction of the truce in Italy Character of Pope Paul IV.Intrigues of Cardinal CaraffaWar against Spain resolved upon by FranceCampaign in ItalyAmicable siege of RomePence with the pontiffHostilities on the Flemish borderColigny foiled at DouaySacks LensPhilip in England Queen Mary engages in the warPhilip's army assembled at Givet Portrait of Count EgmontThe French army under Coligny and MontmorencySiege of St. QuentinAttempts of the constable to relieve the cityBattle of St. QuentinHesitation and timidity of PhilipCity of St. Quentin taken and sackedContinued indecision of PhilipHis army disbandedCampaign of the Duke of Guise Capture of CalaisInterview between Cardinal de Lorraine and the Bishop of ArranSecret combinations for a league between France and Spain against heresyLanguid movements of GuiseForay of De Thermes on the Flemish frontierBattle of GravelinesPopularity of EgmontEnmity of Alva. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 4804
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English