The book "The East of the Dutch Republic - Volume 07: 1561-62" by the American historian John Lothrop Motley is the seventh part of a great historical work on the origin and development of the Dutch Republic. In this book, the author examines the events that occurred in 1561-62, when the political situation in the Netherlands was growing and the struggle for independence from Spanish influence was gaining momentum. Motley describes in detail the main events and figures of the time, revealing intrigues, conspiracies and political intrigues that caused profound changes in the life of Dutch society. The author presents new facts and arguments that allow the reader to understand the complex processes of the Republic's statehood formation. The book "The East of the Dutch Republic — volume 07: 1561-62" will not only reflect the historical truth of that time, but will also make the reader take a closer look at the complex historical processes that led to the formation of one of the most important states in Europe.