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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

“When did one man ever civilize a people?”

People Men One Man

Book:The Rise of the Dutch Republic: In three volumes

Source: The Rise of the Dutch Republic: In three volumes

“In Gaul were two orders, the nobility and the priesthood, while the people, says Caesar, were all slaves.”

People Two Order Slave Nobility Priesthood

Book:The rise of the Dutch Republic: a history in three volumes

Source: The rise of the Dutch Republic: a history in three volumes