{"title":"Bouko de Groot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eBouko de Groot\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for his contributions to the fields of history and military literature. De Groot's meticulous research and engaging narratives offer readers a fascinating insight into pivotal historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noteworthy publications is the book \u003cem\u003eNieuwpoort 1600\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides an in-depth examination of the Battle of Nieuwpoort. This work is celebrated for its detailed analysis and vivid recounting of the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of this significant conflict. Through de Groot's adept storytelling, readers are transported back to the 17th century, experiencing the intricacies of warfare during a transformative period in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer to military studies, Bouko de Groot's books promise an enlightening and immersive experience. Explore this collection to gain a deeper understanding of historical military engagements through the eyes of an expert historian.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nieuwpoort-1600-by-bouko-de-groot-9781472830814","title":"Nieuwpoort 1600","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly illustrated study of the battle of Nieuwpoort in 1600, one of the key engagements of the Eighty Years War.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eighty Years' War began as a limited Dutch rebellion seeking only religious tolerance from their Spanish overlords. However, it quickly escalated into one of the longest wars in European history. Spain’s failed invasion of 1599 and the subsequent mutinies convinced Dutch leaders that they should take the offensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis campaign pitted two famous leaders’ sons against each other: Maurice of Nassau and Archduke Albert VII. Maurice led an unproven new model army, while Albert commanded Spain’s ‘unbeatable’ Tercios, each force numbering around 11,000 men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch aimed to land near Nieuwpoort, capture it, and then march on to Dunkirk, the northern home port of the Spanish fleet. However, they were cut off by the resurgent and reunited Spanish army. The two forces then faced each other on the beach and in the dunes north of Nieuwpoort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing specially commissioned artwork, \u003cem\u003eNieuwpoort 1600\u003c\/em\u003e reveals one of the greatest battles of the Eighty Years' War – a battle whose influence on military theory and practice has been profoundly significant ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849588003052,"sku":"9781472830814","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10445663482712.jpg?v=1759054842"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bouko-de-groot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}