Her views on the European situation wholly political,
1574 Her policy drives the Netherlands towards France,
She attempts a compromise in vain,
Events in France setting her free to act,
1576 She refuses to help the rebels,
Apparent success, real failure of her plans,
1578 The Netherlands apply for help to Alençon,
1579 To retain her hold on them, she thinks of marrying him,
The people of Europe begin to act for themselves,
Political motives preventing the action of Princes,
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