Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Insurgencies

Nick Ridley (Liverpool John Moores University, UK)

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Insurgencies
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
4 August 2020
Pages
194
ISBN
9780367404703

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Insurgencies

Nick Ridley (Liverpool John Moores University, UK)

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt describes a crucial period in European history. During the early seventeenth century the Dutch, led by Frederik Hendrik, were engaged in a struggle for independence from the mighty Spanish Empire. But Spain was allied with its fellow Hapsburg power, the Holy Roman Empire, and Europe was convulsed with the Thirty Years’ War.

It was a turbulent time with complex diplomacy, shifting alliances, monumental battles and more European powers entering the war. Yet thanks to Frederik Hendrik’s adroit diplomacy and military skill, combined with the tenacity of the Dutch people, the Dutch Republic emerged from the conflicts and gained full independence, eventually becoming a significant European power. After tracing these developments, the book continues by examining and comparing later nationalist insurgencies in the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It analyses and identifies the factors making for successful insurgencies. The key factors of finances and international relations are emphasised.

This volume is informative and compelling reading for both practitioners and students studying history, international relations, terrorism and insurgency.

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