First published in 1855, 'The Rise of the Dutch Republic: A History' is a classic work of history that charts the emergence of the Netherlands as a major power in Europe during the 16th century. The author, John Lothrop Motley, was a diplomat and historian who brought to bear a wealth of archival research and firsthand knowledge of the Dutch nation to create a vivid and compelling account of this crucial period in 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.