Download or read book The Fall of the Dutch Republic written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rise of the Dutch Republic written by John Lothrop Motley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-10-06 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rise of the Dutch Republic: A History To the Dutch Republic, even more than to Florence at an earlier day, is the world indebted for practical instruction in that great science of political equilibrium which must always become more and more im portant as the various states of the civilised world are pressed more closely together, and as the struggle for preeminence becomes morefeverish. Courage and skill in political and military combinations enabled William the Silent to overcome the most powerful and uh scrupulous monarch of his age. The same hereditary audacity and fertility of genius placed the destiny of Europe in the hands of William's great-grandson, and enabled him to mould into an impregnable barrier the various elements of opposition to the overshadowing monarchy of Louis XIV. As the schemes of the Inquisition and the unparalleled tyranny of Philip, in one century, led to the establishment of the Re public of the United Provinces, so, in the next, the revocation of the Nantes Edict and the invasion of Holland were avenged by the elevation of the Dutch stadholder upon the throne of the stipendiary Stuarts. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book History of the Late Revolution in the Dutch Republic Classic Reprint written by George Ellis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the Late Revolution in the Dutch Republic The towns in this province have their dif'tinet ufages and laws, but in general all have their Council or Senate, their Bailiff. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book By Pike and Dyke written by G. A. Henty and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-05-06 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from By Pike and Dyke: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic And to recount the progress of the war, when England, after years of hesitation, threw herself into the fray, and joined Holland in its struggle against the power that overshadowed all Europe, alike by its ambition and its bigotry. There has been no need to consult many authorities. Motley in his great work has exhausted the subject, and for all the historical facts I have relied solely upon him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book By Pike and Dyke written by George Alfred Henty and published by Preston-Speed Publications. This book was released on 2001-04-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint. Classic children's literature written by very popular Victorian era author G.A. Henty. Historical novel promoting the prevailing values of the time including good breeding, modesty, courage, patriotism and moral fortitude. Popular with home-schoolers. 9 yrs+
Download or read book The Rise of the Dutch Republic Vol 2 of 3 written by John Lothrop Motley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Vol. 2 of 3: A History Such achievements as these by the hands or the orders of the distinguished general who had been most absurdly held up as a possible protector of the civil and religious liberties of the country, created profound sensation. Flanders and Artois were filled with the wives and children of suspected thousands who had fled the country to escape the wrath of Egmont. 4 The cries and piteous lamentations of these unfortunate creatures were heard on every side. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Rise of the Dutch Republic Vol 1 written by John Lothrop Motley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Vol. 1: A History The wide reading of Motley's Rise of the Dutch Republic and his subsequent historical works on the same general theme is shown by the fact that his works are now found in nearly every library of importance, Whether public or private. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Rise of the Dutch Republic Vol 3 of 3 written by John Lothrop Motley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-22 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Vol. 3 of 3: A History It may be supposed that many long pages, conceived in this Spirit and expressed with great vigor, would hardly smooth the way for the more official negotiations which were soon to take place, yet Doctor J unius fairly and faithfully represented the sentiment of his nation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Rise of the Dutch Republic Vol 1 of 3 written by John Lothrop Motley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Vol. 1 of 3: A History The rise of the Dutch Republic must ever be regarded as one of the leading events of modern times. Without the birth of this great common wealth, the various historical phenomena of the sixteenth and following centuries must have either not existed, or have presented themselves under essential modifications. Itself an organised pro test against ecclesiastical tyranny and universal empire, the Republic guarded with sagacity, at many critical periods in the world's history, that balance Of power which, among civilised states, ought always to be identical with the scales Of divine justice. The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty. It is a consolation to watch afterwards the gradual but triumphant resurrection of its spirit. From the hand-breadth of territory called the province of Holland rises a power which wages eighty years' warfare with the most potent empire upon earth, and which, during the progress of the struggle, becoming itself a mighty state, and binding about its own slender form a zone of the richest possessions of earth, from pole to tropic, finally dictates its decrees to the empire of Charles. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Dutch Republic and the American Revolution Classic Reprint written by Friedrich Edler and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Dutch Republic and the American Revolution Another European state which had been greatly offended by the treaty of Paris in 1763 was Prussia, now at the height of its prosperity and power. Frederick the Great concluded, in 1756, the Convention of Westminster With England, and the latter was his only ally during the greater part of the Seven Years' War; but when Bute replaced Pitt in the English cabinet, British policy changed. All the provisions of the Convention were broken successively by England. The subsidies to Frederick were discontinued, and a sepa rate peace was concluded with France (that of Paris in 1763) without even guaranteeing the Prussian 'dominions as had been stipulated by the Convention.2 The consequence was that Frederick conceived a strong hatred for England in general and Bute in particular, which he later transferred to Lord North. Though the Prussian king, from political reasons, abstained from taking part openly with the Ameri cans against England, he strongly sympathized with them and assisted them indirectly in many ways. In later chapters will be shown his efforts to influence the Dutch Republic against her Old ally, Great Britain. Still a third power was anxious, if not to avenge Offences committed by England, yet to recover former losses. Spain, at the end of the Spanish succession war, had ceded to Eng land the island of Minorca and her stronghold Gibraltar. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Fall of the Dutch Republic written by Hendrik Willem 1882-1944 Van Loon and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-04-24 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Siege of Leyden written by William Elliot Griffis and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Siege of Leyden: Condensed From Motley's "the Rise of the Dutch Republic" Forty millions of ducats had been spent. Six and a half millions of arrearages were due to the army, while its current expenses were six hundred thousand a month. The military expenses alone of the Netherlands were accordingly more than seven millions of dollars yearly, and the mines of the New World produced, during the half century of Philip's reign, an average of only eleven. Against this constantly increasing deficit, there was not a stiver in the exchequer, nor the means of raising one. Confiscation had ceased to afford a permanent revenue, and the estates obstinately refused to grant a dollar. Such was the condition to which the unrelenting tyranny and the financial experiments of Alva had reduced the country. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Boys Motley Or the Rise of the Dutch Republic Classic Reprint written by Helen Ward Banks and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-20 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Boys' Motley, or the Rise of the Dutch Republic No, not the States, but you, you, you ' Frontispiece facing page In gloomy dungeons at midnight the monks would try by torture to make you acknowledge your guilt Through grand abdication ceremonies, it was upon Wil liam' S Shoulder he leaned. The Prince Of Orange on horseback rode to the Red Gate and faced the angry, yelling mob. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Fall of the Dutch Republic written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the unexpected happened, and the British were beaten by the Americans, van Goens, who as we have mentioned before considered himself half an Englishman, was very angry, and his anger directed itself against the first persons with whom he could connect with the cause of his annoyance. Amsterdam's secret negotiations with America had just then been discovered, and from that moment on Amsterdam meant to van Goens the incarnation of all those forces of influence of which he thought most pernicious for the weal of the country. -from "The Patriots" One of the most popular writers of all things historical in his day, Hendrik Willem van Loon took a particular pride in this 1913 work. Filling in the blanks of the general American knowledge of the story of Holland, this Dutch-born, American-educated author explores the history of his native land from the perspective of one both proud of its accomplishments and and realistic about its propects. From the political development of the republic to its grand personages, infamous wars, and eventual decline, this is an informative and entertaining read. OF INTEREST TO: history buffs, readers of Dutch culture ALSO AVAILABLE FROM COSIMO CLASSICS: van Loon's The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom (1915), The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators (1916), A Short History of Discovery (1917), and Ancient Man (1920) Dutch-American author, journalist and illustrator HENDRIK WILLEM VAN LOON (1882-1944) was the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal for outstanding American children's book for his The Story of Mankind. Acclaimed for his ability to depict history in a lively and entertaining manner for children and adults alike, he was a popular lecturer and radiopersonality, equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.
Download or read book The Struggle of the Dutch Republics written by Charles Boissevain and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Struggle of the Dutch Republics: Two Open Letters We, the journalists of Holland, without any exception whatever, proclaim that this war is unnecessary and thus a crime. That this war is the worst possible solution of the difficulties in South Africa. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book King Stork of the Netherlands written by Albert Lee and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from King Stork of the Netherlands: A Romance of the Early Days of the Dutch Republic A kiss, my pretty one. Nay, just one. Did ever a maiden look so tragic! He added, when I struck him in the face, because he dared to put his arm about my waist. No sooner had I given him that blow than I re pented, for who can tell the consequences of striking a Spaniard? It is true they have not the power in Leyden that they once had; yet every one seems to fear them even now. It is as though the fear had become part of our nature after so many years of oppression. But he only said again, Did ever a maiden look so tragic! And turned away, laughing insolently, halting, however, when he had gone a few yards, to bid me read the paper and tell my friends. I went up to the door and read it. Oh! 'tis terrible, Bertrand. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Rise of the Dutch Republic Vol 3 written by John Lothrop Motley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-26 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Vol. 3: A History Ofiicer - His total defeat - Orange again in the field - Roer mond taken - Excesses of the patriot army - Proclamation of Orange commanding respect to all personal and religious rights - His reply to the emperor's summons - His progress in the Netherlands - Hopes entertained from France - Rein forcements under Coligny promised to Orange by Charles IX. - The massacre of St. Bartholomew - The event character ized - Effect in England, in Rome, and in other parts of Europe - Excessive hilarity of Philip - Extravagant enco mium bestowed by him upon Charles IX. - Order sent by Philip to put all French prisoners in the Netherlands to death - Secret correspondence of Charles IX. With his envoy in the Netherlands - Exultation of the Spaniards before Mons - Alva urged by the French envoy, according to his master's commands, to put all the Frenchmen in Mons and those already captured to death - Effect of the massacre upon the Prince of Orange - Alva and Medina in the camp before Mons - Hopelessness of the prince's scheme to obtain battle from Alva - Romero's encamisada - Narrow escape of the prince - Mutiny and dissolution of his army - His return to Holland - His steadfastness - Desperate position of Count Louis in Mons - Sentiments of Alva - Capitulation of Mons -courteous reception of Count Louis by the Spanish gener als - Hypocrisy of these demonstrations - Nature of the Mons capitulation - Horrible violation of its terms - Noir carmes at Mons - Establishment of a blood-council in the city - Wholesale executions - Cruelty and cupidity of Noir carmes - Late discovery of the archives of these crimes Return of the revolted cities of Brabant and Flanders to obedience - Sack of Mechlin by the Spaniards - Details of that event. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
