The book "The History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce, 1609", written by John Lowthrop Motley, is an important work of European historiography. The author tells about the events of the period from 1584 to 1609, which were decisive for the further history of the Dutch provinces. The book describes in detail internal and external conflicts, political and military events of that time. Motley successfully combines factual material with literary art, making the reading of this book exciting and informative. His writing style is easy to read, and the author's deep reflections on events and characters add weight and meaning to the work. This book is recommended both for the general public and for serious researchers of the history of the European continent.