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

Charles Butler gives a historical account of the Netherlands and Germany from AD 800 to 1519 and an in-depth biography of Hugo Grotius. He discusses Grotius’ political and religious sentiments, life and work, and political influence. His work provides an overview of significant events that occurred during Grotius’ life, such as the Synod of Dort, and of their importance and relevance to Grotius and the Reformation.