The book "The Rise of the Dutch Republic. Volume 23: 1576" was written by the outstanding American historian John Lothrop Motley. Set in the 16th century in the Netherlands, intrigue, power struggles and political upheavals intertwine with the overall context of religious and social leverage. The author examines in detail the complex events that took place during the revolution in Holland in 1576, revealing the influence of global and local factors on the political picture of that time. Readers will be able to deepen their understanding of Dutch history and study an important period in its development thanks to Motley's rich and research-based approach to the presentation of the material. "The Rise of the Dutch Republic. Volume 23: 1576" is an important and fascinating book for those interested in political history, religious conflicts, and liberation movements in the history of Western European countries.