Excerpt from Vie de Michel de Ruiter, Lieutenant-Amiral-Général de Hollande Et de West-Frise, Vol. 1
Le Roi d'ei'pagne envoya le Duc d'albe dans les Pays Bas à la tête d'un 'corps de troupes de dix mille hommes, avec un pouvoir illimité. Il y arriva vers le commencement de l'année 1568 commença par établir un Confeil qu'on nomma le Confeil de Sang; fit trancher la tête a tous ceux qui furent accufés d'avoir eu part aux troubles.
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Paperback. Condition: NEW. Print on Demand. This book paints an extraordinary portrait of Michel Ruiter, a Dutch national hero and one of the most influential naval figures of the 17th century. From humble beginnings as a simple sailor, Ruiter ascended to the highest ranks of the Dutch navy, where his tactical brilliance and unwavering courage earned him international acclaim. The author delves into the historical context of Ruiter's era, a time of intense maritime rivalry between the Netherlands and England. The book not only chronicles Ruiter's legendary battles and daring voyages but also sheds light on the political and economic landscape that shaped his career. The book explores the complexities of Ruiter's character, revealing him as a man of both great ambition and compassion. His unwavering determination to protect his country is juxtaposed with his empathy for those caught in the crosshairs of war. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book illuminates the life and legacy of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of naval warfare. His innovative tactics and strategic insights continue to inspire admirals and scholars to this day. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282048235_0
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