This biography tells the story of one of the most important political figures of 17th-century Holland. John of Barneveld was a key figure in the Dutch Republic, helping to shape its foreign policy and keep it from being swallowed up by its larger and more powerful neighbors. The book also provides a detailed account of the Thirty Years' War, one of the most devastating conflicts in European history. An essential read for anyone interested in early modern European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.