Category: History - European

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1584-85a

Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877· 2 chapters· 22,193 words

Policy of England--Schemes of the Pretender of Portugal--Hesitation of the French Court--Secret Wishes of France--Contradictory Views as to the Opinions of Netherlanders--Their Love for England and Elizabeth--Prominent Statesmen of the Provinces--Roger Williams the Welshman Vi...

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2. CHAPTER IV.

Reception of the Dutch Envoys at the Louvre--Ignominious Result of the Embassy--Secret Influences at work--Bargaining between the French and Spanish Courts--Claims of Catharine...

1. CHAPTER III.

Policy of England--Schemes of the Pretender of Portugal--Hesitation of the French Court--Secret Wishes of France--Contradictory Views as to the Opinions of Netherlanders--Their...