History of the United Netherlands, 1590b

"History of the United Netherlands" by John Lothrop Motley gives the account of the civil war in the Netherlands that had become essentially a struggle for independence against a foreign monarch. Some important anecdotes include: Philip's scheme of aggrandizement Projected invasion of France Internal condition of France Character of Henry of Navarre Preparation for action Reluctance of the King to attack the French capital Siege of Paris