Revolt Of The United Netherlands: With The Trial Of Counts Egmont And Horn, And The Siege Of Antwerp

The Revolt of the United Netherlands: With the Trial of Counts Egmont and Horn, and the Siege of Antwerp is a historical book written by Friedrich Schiller and first published in 1897. The book recounts the Dutch Revolt, a period of rebellion against the Spanish Habsburg monarchy that lasted from 1568 to 1648. It focuses on the trial of two prominent Dutch noblemen, Counts Egmont and Horn, who were executed by the Spanish authorities for their role in the rebellion. The book also covers the Siege of Antwerp, a key battle in the conflict that saw the Dutch forces successfully defend the city against a Spanish siege. Schiller's account of the Dutch Revolt is considered a classic work of historical literature and provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of the events and characters involved in the rebellion. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in European history, politics, and warfare.To Which Is Added, The Disturbances In France Preceding The Reign Of Henry IV.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.