Cardinal Allen's Defense Of Sir William Stanley's Surrender Of Deventer, January 29, 1586-87 (1851)

Cardinal Allen's Defense of Sir William Stanley's Surrender of Deventer, January 29, 1586-87 is a historical account of the events surrounding the surrender of the Dutch city of Deventer during the Eighty Years' War. The book is written by Thomas Heywood and was originally published in 1851. The central figure in the book is Sir William Stanley, an English commander who had defected to the Spanish side during the war. The book presents Cardinal Allen's defense of Stanley's decision to surrender Deventer to the Spanish forces. The defense is presented in the form of a letter written by Cardinal Allen to a friend, in which he argues that Stanley's surrender was not an act of treachery, but rather a strategic move that was necessary for the survival of his troops. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the surrender, as well as the aftermath and the impact it had on the war. It also delves into the political and religious motivations behind the conflict and provides a fascinating insight into the complex and often brutal nature of war. Overall, Cardinal Allen's Defense of Sir William Stanley's Surrender of Deventer, January 29, 1586-87 is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a significant event in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.