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John Lothrop Motley was an American historian renowned for his in-depth studies of Dutch history. His work 'The Rise of the Dutch Republic' is considered one of the greatest historical works of the 19th century.

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Famous John Lothrop Motley Quotes

“The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty.”

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Book:The Rise of the Dutch Republic: Complete in One Volume

Source: The Rise of the Dutch Republic: Complete in One Volume

“To the Calvinists, more than to any other class of men, the political liberties of Holland, England, and America are due.”

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Book:History of the United Netherlands, from the Death of William the Silent to the Synod of Dort: With a Full View of the English-Dutch Struggle Against Spain, and of the Origin and Destruction of the Spanish Armada

Source: History of the United Netherlands, from the Death of William the Silent to the Synod of Dort: With a Full View of the English-Dutch Struggle Against Spain, and of the Origin and Destruction of the Spanish Armada

“Local self-government…is the life-blood of liberty.”

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Author:John Lothrop Motley