Thus again the Netherlands, for the first time since the fall of Rome, were united under one crown imperial. They had already been once united, in their slavery to Rome. John Lothrop Motley crownfallimperial Change image and share on social
A terrible animal, indeed, is an unbridled woman. John Lothrop Motley animalterribleunbridle Change image and share on social
The rise of the Dutch Republic must ever be regarded as one of the leading events of modern times. John Lothrop Motley dutcheventlead Change image and share on social
The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty. John Lothrop Motley charleempireerect Change image and share on social
Thus the whole country was broken into many shreds and patches of sovereignty. John Lothrop Motley breakcountrypatch Change image and share on social
The history of the Franks becomes, therefore, the history of the Netherlands. John Lothrop Motley frankhistorynetherlands Change image and share on social
Wealth brings strength, strength confidence. John Lothrop Motley bringconfidencestrength Change image and share on social
Enthusiasm could not supply the place of experience. John Lothrop Motley enthusiasmexperienceplace Change image and share on social
The whole territory of the Netherlands was girt with forests. John Lothrop Motley forestgirtnetherlands Change image and share on social
A soil, exhausted by the long culture of Pagan empires, was to lie fallow for a still longer period. John Lothrop Motley cultureempireexhaust Change image and share on social
