A fascinating biography of William the Silent, Prince of Orange who became leader of a fierce struggle in medieval 16th century Europe against Spanish King Philip II, the unchallenged ruler at the time. The fight for independence of his country was paid with a huge price. On July 10th, 1584, William was brutally assassinated by Balthasar Grard, a devout Catholic extremist. William laid the foundations for a country that a few decades later would become a world power and currently is known as the Kingdom of The Netherlands. In The Netherlands, up until now he is still remembered, recognized and honored as "Father of the Fatherland."
- ISBN10 1847996809
- ISBN13 9781847996800
- Publish Date 24 November 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 June 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 313
- Language English