The Dutch Revolt 1559 - 1648 by P. Limm Paperback Book

Description: The Dutch Revolt 1559 - 1648 by P. Limm An A level book dealing with the background to the Dutch revolts and the course of events, followed by an analysis of its military, economic/social and constitutional aspects. There is a collection of documents in the book designed to be used by students to deepen their understanding of the topic. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This A level book deals with the background to the Dutch revolts and the course of events, followed by an analysis of its military, economic/social and constitutional aspects. The series provides analysis of complex issues and problems in important A level Modern History topics. Using supporting documents, the books give students an account of historical facts and an understanding of the central themes and differing interpretations. There is a collection of documents at the back of each book, designed to be used by students to deepen their understanding of the subject and allow practice at using interpreting sources (now a widespread element at A level). The book is aimed at for A level and first year degree students of history and colleges of further education. Table of Contents Part 1 The background: historical background - the Habsburgs and the Burgundian inheritance, the extension of Habsburg power, the structure of government, other divisive influences, a new ruler - continuity and change. Part 2 Descriptive analysis: prelude to revolt 1559-1566 - growing opposition - garrisons, Spanish councillors and bishoprics, the heresy factor a turning point?; the first revolt 1566-1568 - the "compromise" of nobility, the crisis of 1566-67 - iconoclasm and the Spanish debate and the defeat of the rebels, Alva and the invasion of William of Orange; Alvas regime and the second revolt 1568-1576 - 1572 - the sea beggars and William of Orange, Holland and Zealand, Spanish mutiny and bankruptcy, the pacification of Ghent and the widening of resistance; from fragile unity to deepening crisis - the break-up of the Netherlands 1576-1584 - the Unions of Arras and Utrecht, Anjou and the Act of Abjuration; the birth of the Dutch Republic to the twelve years truce 1584-1609 - Elizabeth I and the Armada, Leicesters brief governorship, political and constitutional arrangements, the Spanish Netherlands; the twelve years truce 1609-1621; war with Spain 1621-1648. Part 3 Assessment: the economics of revolt - the Dutch Republic, the southern provinces, Spain; military aspects of the revolt - the terrain, the armies, fortress warfare; political and constitutional issues - was the Dutch revolt a revolution? - did the States-General of the Netherlands become revolutionary in the 16th century?, the campaign to dismiss Granvelle 1566, Alva and 1572, the peace talks at Breda (1575) and the revolt of 1576, the Union of Utrecht (1579). Part 4 Documents. Long Description The Dutch Revolt 1559-1648 begins by illustrating the historical background and causes of the revolt. This is followed by chronological sections devoted to each phase of the revolt and an assesment section that takes a more thematic approach, looking at the military, economic, political and constitutional issues. Details ISBN058235594X Author P. Limm Year 1989 ISBN-10 058235594X ISBN-13 9780582355941 Format Paperback Publication Date 1989-12-18 Imprint Longman Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 949.203 Edition 1st Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title DUTCH REVOLT 1559 - 1648 Pages 154 Series Seminar Studies Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Place of Publication London DOI 10.1604/9780582355941 Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 1989-12-18 AU Release Date 1989-12-18 NZ Release Date 1989-12-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1080298;

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