"The Life and Death of Jan van Barneveld, Advocate of Holland: With a Review of the Principal Causes and Events of the Thirty Years' War, 1610" is an outstanding work by the famous American historian John Lothrop Motley. In his book, he reveals the life path and political career of Jan van Barneveld, an outstanding lawyer and politician of the Netherlands during the Early Modern period. The author analyzes in detail the reasons that led to the beginning of the Thirty Years' War, highlighting important movements and military operations of the conflict. Motley reveals to the reader the complex political landscape of the time, the corruption, intrigue and opposition that filled the life of a statesman. The book attracts attention with its detailing of events, deep analysis of personalities and complex political connections. This is a very valuable source for those interested in the history of 17th century Europe and the study of the causes and consequences of important events of this period."