Category: History - European

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1605-07

Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877· 2 chapters· 20,994 words

Preparations for the campaign of 1606--Diminution of Maurice's popularity--Quarrel between the pope and the Venetian republic-- Surprise of Sluys by Du Terrail--Dilatoriness of the republic's operations--Movements of Spinola--Influence of the weather on the military transactio...

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2. CHAPTER XLVI.

General desire for peace--Political aspect of Europe--Designs of the kings of England, France, and Spain concerning the United Provinces --Matrimonial schemes of Spain--Conferen...

1. CHAPTER XLV.

Preparations for the campaign of 1606--Diminution of Maurice's popularity--Quarrel between the pope and the Venetian republic-- Surprise of Sluys by Du Terrail--Dilatoriness of...