The Rise of the Dutch Republic: 1555-1567J.M. Dent, 1906 |
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Página 27 - In hell, with all other unbelievers,' was the imprudent answer. 'Mighty well,' replied Radbod, removing his leg. ' Then will I rather feast with my ancestors in the halls of Woden, than dwell with your little starveling band of Christians in heaven.
Página 6 - We sometimes ask what room or place is left in the crowded temple of Europe's fame for one of the Western world to occupy. But a sufficient answer is given in the work which was reserved to be accomplished by him who has just departed. So long as the tale of the greatness of the house of Orange, of the siege of Leyden, of the tragedy of Barneveld, interests mankind, so long will Holland be indissolubly connected with the name of Motley in that union of the ancient culture of Europe with the aspirations...
Página 4 - A serious chasm in English historical literature has been (by this book) very remarkably filled. " * * A history as complete as industry and genius can make it now lies before us, of the first twenty years of the revolt of the United Provinces. • * * All the essentials of a great writer Mr. Motley eminently possesses. His mind is broad, his industry unwearied. In power of dramatic description no modern historian, except, perhaps, Mr. Carlyle, surpasses him, and in analysis of character he is elaborate...
Página 102 - His hair was dark brown, as were also his moustache and peaked beard. His forehead was lofty, spacious, and already prematurely engraved with the anxious lines of thought. His eyes were full, brown, well opened, and expressive of profound reflection. He was dressed in the magnificent apparel for which the Netherlanders were celebrated above all other nations, and which the ceremony rendered necessary.
Página 432 - ... famous cry, which was so often to ring over land and sea, amid blazing cities, on blood-stained decks, through the smoke and carnage of many a stricken field. The humor of Brederode was hailed with deafening shouts of applause. The Count then threw the wallet around the neck of his nearest neighbor and handed him the wooden bowl. Each guest, in turn, donned the mendicant's knapsack. Pushing aside his golden goblet, each filled the beggar's bowl to the brim, and drained it to the beggars
Página 401 - ... render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's.
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