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“History shows how feeble are barriers of paper.”

Quote by John Lothrop Motley

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

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

This multi-volume work delves into the political, social, and economic evolution of the Dutch Republic, offering a detailed examination of its rise to prominence in the 16th and 17th centuries. more

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John Lothrop Motley

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. more

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