The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 13: 1567, part II

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 13: 1567, part II

[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.] Continued dissensions in the Spanish cabinetRuy Gomez and Alva Conquest of the Netherlands entrusted to the DukeBirth, previous career and character of AlvaOrganization of the invading army Its march to the provincesComplaints of Duchess MargaretAlva receives deputations on the frontierInterview between the Duke and EgmontReception of Alva by the Duchess of ParmaCircular letters to the cities requiring their acceptance of garrisonsMargaret's secret correspondenceUniversal apprehensionKeys of the great cities demanded by AlvaSecret plans of the government, arranged before the Duke's departureArrest of Orange, Egmont, Horn, and others, determined uponStealthy course of the government towards themInfatuation of EgmontWarnings addressed to him by De Billy and othersMeasures to entrap Count HornBanquet of the Grand PriorThe Grand Prior's warning to EgmontEvil counsels of NoircarmesArrests of Egmont, Horn, Bakkerzeel and Straalen Popular consternationPetulant conduct of Duchess Margaret Characteristic comments of GranvelleHis secret machinations and disclaimersBerghen and MontignyLast moments of Marquis Berghen Perfidy of Ruy GomezEstablishment of the "Blood-Council"Its leading featuresInsidious behavior of VigliusSecret correspondence, concerning the President, between Philip and Alva Members of the "Blood-Council"Portraits of Vargas and Hessels Mode of proceeding adopted by the councilWholesale executions Despair in the provincesThe resignation of Duchess Margaret acceptedHer departure from the NetherlandsRenewed civil war in FranceDeath of MontmorencyAuxiliary troops sent by Alva to FranceErection of Antwerp citadelDescription of the citadel. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4814
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English