Category: History - European

History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 01

Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805· 2 chapters· 28,835 words

Many years ago, when I read the History of the Belgian Revolution in Watson's excellent work, I was seized with an enthusiasm which political events but rarely excite. On further reflection I felt that this enthusiastic feeling had arisen less from the book itself than from th...

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1. Chapter 1

Many years ago, when I read the History of the Belgian Revolution in Watson's excellent work, I was seized with an enthusiasm which political events but rarely excite. On furthe...

2. Chapter 2

Before we consider the immediate history of this great revolution, it will be advisable to go a few steps back into the ancient records of the country, and to trace the origin o...