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The founding of the Dutch republic [electronic resource] : war, finance, and politics in Holland, 1572-1588 / James Tracy.
Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008Description: 1 online resource (viii, 343 p.) : ill., maps.ISBN: 9780191706134 (ebook) :.Subject(s): Netherlands -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1556-1648
| Netherlands -- Politics and government -- 1556-1648 | Netherlands -- Economic conditionsAdditional Physical Form: Print version : 9780199209118DDC classification: 949.203 Online resources: Oxford scholarship online Summary: In 1572 William of Orange led a revolt against the government of the Habsburg Netherlands. Here, the author re-evaluates the Dutch revolt and its role in the creation of a new republic. He draws extensively on state records to illuminate the dominant influence of provincial towns in devising a coherent strategy for war.
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In 1572 William of Orange led a revolt against the government of the Habsburg Netherlands. Here, the author re-evaluates the Dutch revolt and its role in the creation of a new republic. He draws extensively on state records to illuminate the dominant influence of provincial towns in devising a coherent strategy for war.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.