History Of The Revolt Of The Netherlands: Trial And Execution Of Counts Egmont And Horn, And The Siege Of Antwerp (1860) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164673767)

""History of the Revolt of the Netherlands: Trial and Execution of Counts Egmont and Horn, and the Siege of Antwerp"" is a historical account written by the renowned German playwright and poet, Friedrich Schiller. Originally published in 1860, the book chronicles the events leading up to the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century. Schiller's work focuses on the trial and execution of two prominent Dutch noblemen, Counts Egmont and Horn, who were accused of conspiring against the Spanish crown. The author also details the subsequent siege of Antwerp, a major city in the Netherlands, by Spanish forces. Throughout the book, Schiller provides a vivid portrayal of the political and religious tensions that fueled the Dutch Revolt, as well as the military strategies employed by both the Dutch rebels and the Spanish army. The author also delves into the personal lives and motivations of the key figures involved in the conflict, adding a human element to the historical narrative. Overall, ""History of the Revolt of the Netherlands"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in European history, written by one of the most celebrated literary figures of the 19th century.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.

Author: Friedrich Schiller
ISBN-10: 1164673769
ISBN-13: 9781164673767
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 334
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d