William of Orange, once a Catholic, converted to the Protestant cause and eventually rose to lead the Protestant rebellion against Spanish rule in Netherlands. He ultimately sacrificed his life, his wealth, and his family for the cause of religious toleration and inspired the Netherlands to revolt against Spanish rule.
Contents include:
Prelude-Masters of the Sea The Dawning Career Accession of Philip The Inquisition The Rising Storm Alva's Reign of Terror The Horrors of Haarlem The Relief of Leyden Assassination of William of Orange