# History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94

Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877

Genre: Category: History - European

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4865

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=History+of+the+United+Netherlands%2C+1592-94+Motley&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

Influence of the rule and character of Philip II.--Heroism of the sixteenth century--Contest for the French throne--Character and policy of the Duke of Mayenne--Escape of the Duke of Guise from Castle Tours--Propositions for the marriage of the Infanta--Plotting of the Catholic party--Grounds of Philip's pretensions to the crown of France--Motives of the Duke of Parma maligned by Commander Moreo --He justifies himself to the king--View of the private relations between Philip and the Duke of Mayenne and their sentiments towards each other--Disposition of the French politicians and soldiers towards Philip--Peculiar commercial pursuits of Philip--Confused state of affairs in France--Treacher...

## Chapters

- [Chapter 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/history-of-the-united-netherlands-1592-94-4865/chapters/1/index.md)
- [Chapter 2](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/history-of-the-united-netherlands-1592-94-4865/chapters/2/index.md)