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Quotes and Images From Motley's History of the Netherlands   By: (1814-1877)

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Motley's History of the Netherlands is a detailed and engaging account of the tumultuous history of the Dutch Republic. John Lothrop Motley's thorough research and vivid storytelling bring to life the key events and personalities that shaped this small but powerful nation.

One of the highlights of the book is the inclusion of quotes and images that help to further illuminate the narrative. Motley's use of primary sources and visual aids adds depth and richness to the text, allowing readers to better understand the political, social, and cultural context of the time.

The author's writing style is clear and accessible, making this dense and complex period of history more easily digestible for those with a general interest in European history. While some parts of the book can be quite dense and detailed, Motley's passion for the subject shines through, keeping readers engaged and interested throughout.

Overall, Motley's History of the Netherlands is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating period of history. With its thorough research, engaging storytelling, and insightful use of quotes and images, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to the library of any history buff.

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QUOTES AND IMAGES FROM JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY

HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDS

By John Lothrop Motley

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Motley's History of the Netherlands

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The Siege of Antwerp

Prince William of Orange Nassau (William the Silent)

The Earl of Leichester

Alexander Farnese, Prince of Parma

John of Barneveld

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The Hague

1566, the last year of peace

A pleasantry called voluntary contributions or benevolences

A good lawyer is a bad Christian

A terrible animal, indeed, is an unbridled woman

A common hatred united them, for a time at least

A penal offence in the republic to talk of peace or of truce

A most fatal success

A country disinherited by nature of its rights

A free commonwealth was thought an absurdity

A hard bargain when both parties are losers

A burnt cat fears the fire

A despot really keeps no accounts, nor need to do so

A sovereign remedy for the disease of liberty

A pusillanimous peace, always possible at any period

A man incapable of fatigue, of perplexity, or of fear

A truce he honestly considered a pitfall of destruction

A great historian is almost a statesman

Able men should be by design and of purpose suppressed

About equal to that of England at the same period

Absolution... Continue reading book >>


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