"The rise of the Dutch Republic. Volume 4: 1555-59" is the fourth volume of the famous book about the formation of the Dutch Republic by the American historian John Lothrop Motley. In this book, the author addresses the events and wars that took place in the Northern Netherlands between 1555 and 1559. Motley reveals the complex political and military relationships of the time, revealing the characters, conflicts and strategies that determined the future of this area. He talks about the strengthening of the Republic and the formation of its structure and identity. This book will be a useful source for those interested in the history of European states and political processes of the 16th century.