The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 24: 1576-77

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 24: 1576-77

[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.] Birth and parentage of Don JohnBarbara BlombergEarly education and recognition by PhilipBrilliant military careerCampaign against the MoorsBattle of LepantoExtravagant ambitionSecret and rapid journey of the new Governor to the NetherlandsContrast between Don John and William of OrangeSecret instructions of Philip and private purposes of the GovernorCautious policy and correspondence of the PrincePreliminary, negotiations with Don John at Luxemburg characterizedUnion of BrusselsResumption of negotiations with the Governor at HuyThe discussions analyzed and characterizedInfluence of the new Emperor Rudolph II. and of his envoysTreaty of Marche en Famine, or the Perpetual Edict, signed Remarks upon that transactionViews and efforts of Orange in opposition to the treatyHis letter, in name of Holland and Zealand, to the States-GeneralAnxiety of the royal government to gain over the PrinceSecret mission of LeoninusHis instructions from Don JohnFruitless attempts to corrupt the PrinceSecret correspondence between Don John and OrangeDon John at LouvainHis efforts to ingratiate himself with the NetherlandersHis incipient popularityDeparture of the Spanish troopsDuke of Aerschot appointed Governor of Antwerp citadelHis insincere character. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4826
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English