The book "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce, 1585" is a masterpiece by the famous American historian John Lothrop Motley. In this work, the author describes in detail the events that took place in the Netherlands in the period after the death of the great leader Wilhelm the Silent. The reader will immerse himself in the complex political labyrinth of conflicts and intrigues of the time, where the main role is played by the struggle for independence and religious wars. The author not only talks about the key events and figures of the period, but also analyzes the causes and consequences of these events, revealing complex political and socio-cultural processes. John Lothrop Motley's book "The History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce, 1585" is an indisputable source of knowledge about the history of this country and its influence on the development of Europe.