The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 19: 1572-73

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 19: 1572-73

[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.] Affairs in Holland and ZealandSiege of Tergoes by the patriots Importance of the placeDifficulty of relieving itIts position Audacious plan for sending succor across the "Drowned Land" Brilliant and successful expedition of MondragonThe siege raised Horrible sack of ZutphenBase conduct of Count Van den Berg Refusal of Naarden to surrenderSubsequent unsuccessful deputation to make terms with Don FredericDon Frederic before Naarden Treachery of RomeroThe Spaniards admittedGeneral massacre of the garrison and burghersThe city burned to the groundWarm reception of Orange in HollandSecret negotiations with the Estates Desperate character of the struggle between Spain and the provinces Don Frederic in AmsterdamPlans for reducing HollandSkirmish on the ice at AmsterdamPreparation in Harlem for the expected siege Description of the cityEarly operationsComplete investment Numbers of besiegers and besiegedMutual barbaritiesDetermined repulse of the first assaultFailure of Batenburg's expedition Cruelties in city and campMining and counterminingSecond assault victoriously repelledSuffering and disease in HarlemDisposition of Don Frederic to retireMemorable rebuke by AlvaEfforts of Orange to relieve the placeSonoy's expeditionExploit of John HaringCruel execution of prisoners on both sidesQuiryn Dirkzoon and his family put to death in the cityFleets upon the lake Defeat of the patriot armadaDreadful suffering and starvation in the cityParley with the besiegersDespair of the cityAppeal to OrangeExpedition under Batenburg to relieve the cityHis defeat and deathDesperate condition of HarlemIts surrender at discretionSanguinary executionsGeneral massacreExpense of the victory in blood and moneyJoy of Philip at the news. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 4820
Author: Motley, John Lothrop
Release Date: Jan 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English