Excerpt from History of Holland The series is intended for the use of all persons anxious to understand the nature of existing political conditions. The roots of the present lie deep in the past and the real significance of contemporary events cannot be grasped unless the historical causes which have led to them are known. The plan adopted makes it possible to treat the history of the last four centuries in considerable detail, and to embody the most important results of modern research. It is hoped therefore that the series will be useful not only to beginners but to students who have already acquired some general knowledge of European History. For those who wish to carry their studies further, the bibliography appended to each volume will act as a guide to original sources of information and works of a more special character. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Young People's History of Holland Holland had a great part in the making of the civilization of Europe. By a very unusual training amid the elements of nature, the Dutch were educated to take a noble part in bringing about the modern world of ideas and forces. To win first their own land from the waters, to make it habitable, and then to gain the dominion of the seas, were notable triumphs of mind over matter. To lead in intellectual liberty and freedom in religion, in the enlargement of the bounds of human knowledge, and in the union and reconciliation of the Orient and the Occident, were surely great things to be done by a country so small in area and a people so few in numbers. In this outline of Dutch history for young people, I have laid emphasis upon things visible and tangible and upon persons and events rather than upon theories and tendencies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Holland: The History of the Netherlands Character of the Franks - The Saxon Tribes - Destruction of the Sali ans by a Saxon Tribe - Julian the Apostate - Victories oi' Clovis in gaul-contrast between the Low Countries and the Provinces of France - State of Friesland - Charles Martell - Friesland con verted to Christianity - Finally subdued by France. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Story of Holland The story which is contained in the following pages is, Of necessity, brief, for I cannot go beyond the limits of the series. But it need not be given in great detail. It is possible by a Short narrative to recount the prin cipal facts in the greatest and most important of all European wars, that in which the seven provinces Of Holland secured their independence against the monarch who was supposed to possess the mightiest powers Of the age. Holland was won by its people acre by acre, field by field, against the best European troops Of the time, the. Most practised generals, and what seemed to be boundless resources. The details of the struggle are dry and tedious. The interest in the story lies in the spirit and resolution of the Hol landers, in the tenacity with which they clung to their purposes, in the entire success which attended their efforts, and the great results which followed from the victory which they won, after a war of unparalleled duration. The Spanish king, their foe, represented the two principles Of sixteenth-century despotism, viii preface. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of Holland: From the Beginning of the Tenth to the End of the Eighteenth Century Arrival of Don Louis da Requesens. Unsuccessful attempt to relieve Middleburg. Campaign of Louis of Nassau. Battle of Mooker-hegde and death of Louis. Mutiny of the Spanish troops. Advantages obtained by the Gueux on sea. Amnesty published. Fleet prepared in Spain. Blockade and resolute defence of Leyden. Negotiations for peace. General discontent in the Netherlands. Offer of the County of Holland to the Queen of England. Conquest of Dayveland, and Invasion of Schouwen by the Royalists. Siege of Bommene: of Zierikzee. Difficulties of Holland. Death of the Governor. Uniformity of style established. Administration of affairs vested in the Council of State. Surrender of Zierikzee. Sedition of the Royalist army: its effects. Cause of the exemption of Holland from the like evil. Spaniards declared enemies by the Council of State. Arrest of the Council. Double Council formed. Overtures from the Prince of Orange. Ambassadors sent to foreign powers. Capture and sack of Antwerp. Pacification of Ghent. Arrival of Don John of Austria in Luxemburg, as Governor of the Netherlands. Terms of his reception. Friez-land and Groningen accept the pacification. Preparations of the States for their defence. Dispute concerning the removal of the Spanish troops. Mediation of the Emperor. Don John accepts the Pacification. Perpetual Edict. Precautions of the Prince of Orange. Entry of Don John into Brussels. Death of the President Viglius. The fame of the new governor, Don Louis de 1573 Requesens, had preceded him in the Netherlands, as the commander to whom the celebrated victory gained over the Turks in the Gulf of Lepanto (1571) was chiefly to be attributed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Excerpt from History of the Netherlands In the preparation of the work thus far, the Editors have been aided by many gentlemen of distinguished ability; and for the continuation, no efforts shall be spared to secure the aid of all who can, in any way, contribute to render it worthy of patronage. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Holland The Rhine, that great and most famous river of Western Europe, rushes down from the mountains of Switzerland, flows in a long course through a lovely valley, and, as it approaches its mouth, checks its rapid stream, breaks into many sluggish waterways, and meanders across a Wide flat into the North Sea. This flat has been formed by the great river itself. For many ages the swift stream has brought down masses of soil from its upper course. When the flow of the river is checked, this soil is thrown down, and has helped to build a new land. This new land was first a Wild morass with muddy islands covered by thick forests. In times of furious storm the sea swept far over it, and the land was deeply flooded. But for many centuries man has been at work, building walls and banks to keep the sea out, and the rivers in their proper places. He has drained and enclosed and protected, until this muddy delta has become firm soil and the home of a nation, the Dutch, living in their homeland of Holland. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.