The book "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce, 1603-1604" by John Lothrop Motley is an apt description of the events and processes that took place in the Netherlands in the period after the death of the great leader William of Orange. The author reveals a difficult period of the history of this country, marked by internal political strife, wars with Spain and other states, as well as religious conflicts. With the help of accurate analyzes and carefully researched facts, the author reveals to the reader the complex relations between various social groups and states of that time. This book will help to better understand the history of the Netherlands and the important events that influenced its development in the 16th and 17th centuries.