The book "The Rise of the Dutch Republic - The Complete Works (1555-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical work that examines in detail a complex period in the history of the Netherlands. The author refers to the events and processes of the 16th century, when the Netherlands freed itself from Spanish rule and declared its independence. John Lothrop Motley, an American historian and diplomat, skillfully recreates the complex political contests, military performances and diplomatic maneuvers of the time. In his book, he reveals the key events, the actions of prominent figures and the important strategies that defined important moments in the formation of the Dutch Republic. Readers will have a unique opportunity to better understand the period of formation of one of the most famous European states and feel the atmosphere and tension of that time through the prism of carefully researched material and the author's clear description.