History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 03
1788
History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 03
1788
History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 03, written by Friedrich Schiller and first published in 1788, provides a detailed historical account of the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) against Spanish rule. The narrative explores the political and social tensions that fueled the revolt, particularly the religious conflicts involving Protestantism and the oppressive measures of the Spanish monarchy. Notable figures such as Counts Egmont and Horn emerge in the struggle for autonomy, as they ally with Protestant merchants and other disenfranchised groups to oppose royal authority. This volume is significant for its insights into the formation of national identity during the Enlightenment era and the complexities of loyalty and power dynamics in a time of upheaval.
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“Fortunately, the opposite pursuits of selfish ambition, and of disinterested philanthropy, often bring about the same end;””
— Friedrich Schiller
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