Document abstract «What were the causes of the Iconoclastic Movement in the Dutch Revolt (1559-1648)? Introduction; Evidence of disunity in the Netherlands; ...»

Synopsis abstract «Introduction. Evidence of disunity in the Netherlands. Parker's view of the sixteenth century. Catholic hesitancy to condemn the Calvinists. Philip II's financial policies. The noblemen of the Netherlands. The growth in Calvinist numbers in the...»

Document abstract « II) External causes of the Spanish failure If it less openly rebellious after the shocking Iconoclastic Riots was destroyed by troops whose orders were to save ...»

Synopsis abstract «Introduction.. Spain's intrinsic weaknesses.. King of Spain himself undermined Spain's possibilities of victory in war.. The other problems that weakened Spain.. External causes of the Spanish failure.. Colonial competition from England and...»