02276cam a22003133u 4500 14037 UtSlPG 20260610133330.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DH Butler, Charles, 1750-1832 The Life of Hugo Grotius : With Brief Minutes of the Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of the Netherlands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-13 E-text prepared by Frank van Drogen, David Gundry, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Netherlands -- History Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14037 55425 55425