John de Witt

A biography of Holland's 'philosopher-king', the 'Grand Pensionary' John de Witt (1625-72).

Klappentext
A biography of Holland's 'philosopher-king', the 'Grand Pensionary' John de Witt (1625-72).

Zusammenfassung
This is a biography of the Dutch 'Grand Pensionary' John de Witt (162572), who combined a powerful intelligence with superb political skills. His political system, called the 'True Freedom' consisted of the maximum autonomy of the provinces and the exclusion of Prince William III of Orange from high office.

Inhalt
Preface; Prologue; 1. To the threshold, 162550; 2. Apprenticeship of power, 165153; 3. The first task, 165354; 4. The man of thought; 5. Consolidation of the 'True Freedom', 165460; 6. The challenge of Stuart and Orange, 166064; 7. The humbling of the foe, 166567; 8. A snarling peace, 166567; 9. The reversal of alliances, 166770; 10. Against the tide, 167072; 11. Collapse of the 'True Freedom', Marchugust 1672; 12. The worst of days, Julyugust 1672; Epilogue; A bibliographical essay; Index.

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