The Project Gutenberg Works of John Lothrop Motley A Linked Index for: The Rise of the Dutch Republic; The History of the United Netherlands; The Life and Death of John of Barneveld

"The Project Gutenberg Works of John Lothrop Motley" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical collection likely compiled during the late 19th century. This collection encompasses Motley's extensive writings on the history of the Dutch Republic and the Netherlands, focusing on pivotal events and figures from the 16th and early 17th centuries. It primarily highlights the rise of Dutch independence and the political intricacies of the time. The collection includes several key works, such as "The Rise of the Dutch Republic," which details the struggle of the Dutch against Spanish rule, covering key figures, social movements, and battles that marked the era. Other significant writings include "The History of the United Netherlands," tracing the complex history from its union against external powers, and the "Life and Death of John of Barneveld," a biography of a prominent leader in the struggle for Dutch independence. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive look at the historical context and figures that shaped the Netherlands during a tumultuous period, blending detailed narrative with scholarly insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

John Lothrop Motley was an American author and diplomat. As a popular historian, he is best known for his works on the Netherlands, the three volume work The Rise of the Dutch Republic and four volume History of the United Netherlands. As United States Minister to Austria in the service of the Abraham Lincoln administration, Motley helped to prevent European intervention on the side of the Confederates in the American Civil War. He later served as Minister to the United Kingdom during the Ulysses S. Grant administration.