The Rise of the Dutch Republic - Volume 11: 1566, Part II is a continuation of the fascinating history of the Netherlands on the eve of the War of the Free. The author, John Lothrop Motley, examines in detail the events of the year 1566, when Dutch society was on the verge of splitting due to religious contradictions and the struggle for power. The events described in the book reveal the complex relationships between kings, nobles and ordinary citizens, and each movement brings the Netherlands closer to the beginning of a violent transformation. "The Rise of the Dutch Republic - Volume 11" is a fascinating work that helps to better understand the history of this important era.