The book The Rise of the Dutch Republic — volume 18: 1572 was written by author Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877 Here you can read free online of The Rise of the Dutch Republic — volume 18: 1572 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Rise of the Dutch Republic — volume 18: 1572 a good or bad book?
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His chief reliance, under Providence and his ownstrong heart, had been upon French assistance. Although Genlis, by hismisconduct, had sacrificed his army and himself, yet the Prince as stilljustly sanguine as to the policy of the French court. The papers whichhad been found in the possession of Genlis by his conquerors all spokeone language. "You would be struck with stupor, " wrote Alva's secretary, "could you see a letter which is now in my power, addressed by the Kingof France to Louis of Na...ssau. " In that letter the King had declared hisdetermination to employ all the forces which God had placed in his handsto rescue the Netherlands from the oppression under which they weregroaning. In accordance with the whole spirit and language of the Frenchgovernment, was the tone of Coligny in his correspondence with Orange. The Admiral assured the Prince that there was no doubt as to theearnestness of the royal intentions in behalf of the Netherlands, andrecommending extreme caution, announced his hope within a few days toeffect a junction with him at the head of twelve thousand Frencharquebusiers, and at least three thousand cavalry.
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