The book "The Rise of the Dutch Republic. Volume 18: 1572" was written by the American historian John Lothrop Motley. In this volume, the author explores the events of early 1572, when a series of rebellions and the struggle for independence from the Spanish ruler took place in the Netherlands. The book reveals the complex political and military events of that time, analyzes the strategies of the parties, the personalities of key figures and their decisions that influenced the course of history. Thanks to the in-depth analysis of historical facts and the documentary background, this book is a valuable source for understanding the important events of the period of the struggle for freedom and self-determination of the people of the Netherlands.