"The Life and Death of Jan van Barneveld, Advocate of Holland: With a Survey of the Principal Causes and Events of the Thirty Years' War, 1609-1614" is an elegant work by the American historian John Lothrop Motley, devoted to the life and political activities of the prominent Dutch statesman Jan van Barneveld. The book examines the key events and movements of the period 1609-1614, which preceded and took place during the Thirty Years' War. The author studies in detail the political culture and conflicts of that time, revealing not only historical facts, but also the deep motives of the actions of the main characters of the era. This book is not only an important source of historical information, but also a fascinating masterpiece of literature, which provides an opportunity to better understand the complex processes of the past."