Philip II. of Spain

CHAPTER XIII

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The Spanish troops in Flanders--Don Juan sent to Flanders--His projects for invading England--Mutiny of the Spanish troops in Flanders--The Spanish fury--Evacuation of Flanders by the Spanish troops--Perez’s plot against Don Juan--The murder of Escobedo--Don Juan seizes Namur--Renewal of the war--The battle of Gemblours--Desperation of Don Juan--His death--Alexander Farnese.....168