The History of the United Netherlands,

•Author : John Lothrop Motley

•Edition: English First 4 vols, published in 1867 by John Murray in London

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·Binding: Contemporary half Brown Calf, marbled boards  and matching end papers spine with gilt title and volume details, and six compartments (five bands) some minor bumps and scrapes commensurate with age.

·Condition: little foxing, content complete and solid.

·Description: John Lothrop Motley was a prominent American historian known for his works on Dutch history, particularly the struggle for independence from Spain. His History of the United Netherlands is a detailed account of the period following the death of William the Silent (William of Orange) in 1584, a key figure in the Dutch Revolt, up to the Twelve Years' Truce in 1609, which temporarily halted the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch Republic and Spain.

·Significance: A landmark work that chronicles a formative period in Dutch history, offering a detailed and dramatic account of the struggle for independence. Its significance lies in its historical documentation, its literary style, and its influence on how the Dutch Revolt was perceived in the 19th century. While modern historians approach the period with more nuance, Motley’s work remains an important resource for understanding both the history of the Netherlands and the historiographical trends of the time it was written

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