The Life of Hugo Grotius : With Brief Minutes of the Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of the Netherlands

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Butler, Charles, 1750-1832

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life of Hugo Grotius" by Charles Butler is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Hugo Grotius, a prominent figure in the development of international law and a significant advocate for civil and religious liberty during a tumultuous period in the Netherlands' history. At the start of the biography, Charles Butler outlines Grotius's background, including his birth in Delft in 1582 to a noble family known for its scholarly prowess. The opening segments elaborate on Grotius's education under the guidance of his father and a notable Arminian clergyman, demonstrating his early aptitude for learning. The groundwork for Grotius's later influence is laid through a discussion of his initial exposure to politics and law, which sets the stage for his later accomplishments and involvement in significant events that shaped the Netherlands during that period. The narrative also hints at relevant historical contexts, such as the Arminian-Remonstrant debates and the complex political landscape of 17th-century Europe, that Grotius navigated throughout his illustrious career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Frank van Drogen, David Gundry, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-11-13